Glycoprep Orange 3 x 70g Sachets
Product Information
Glycoprep Orange is indicated for bowel emptying and cleansing by means of total gastrointestinal tract perfusion in preparation for gastrointestinal examination (such as colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray examination), prior to intravenous pyelograms (IVP) or colorectal surgery.
| Warnings | GLYCOPREP ORANGE: should be administered with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis, those with a stoma, pre-existing electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, undiagnosed abdominal pain, congestive heart failure or diabetics.GLYCOPREP ORANGE: should be administered with caution and under careful observation to patients with impaired gag reflex, who are semi-unconscious, who are prone to regurgitation or aspiration, and particularly those with nasogastric intubation. If administered via nasogastric intubation, proper hydration should be ensured.GLYCOPREP ORANGE: should be administered with caution in patients with congestive heart failure and pre-existing electrolyte disturbances. These patients should be monitored.GLYCOPREP ORANGE: should be administered with caution to patients using calcium channel blockers, diuretics or other medications that may affect electrolyte serum levels and exacerbate volume depletion. These patients should be monitored.GLYCOPREP ORANGE: may cause bloating, distension or abdominal pain, especially if administered by nasogastric tube. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that ingredient listings for products displayed on this website are up to date, accurate and complete. Please check ingredient listings for products before use or check in store. |
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Ingredients
The active ingredients are:macrogol 3350 has a chemical formula of HOCH2 [CH2OCH2]m. CH2OH (where 'm' equals 45 to 70).sodium chloride has a chemical formula of NaCl, a MW of 58.44 and a CAS No. 7647-14-5.potassium chloride has a chemical formula of KCl, a MW of 74.6 and a CAS No. 7447-40-7.sodium sulfate has a chemical formula of Na2SO4, a MW of 142.0 and a CAS No.7757-82-6.Each 70 g sachet contains macrogol 3350 (polyethylene glycol) 52.9 g, potassium chloride740 mg, sodium chloride 2.6 g and sodium sulfate 5.6 g, as active ingredients.Total sodium content in 70 g sachet is 2.86 g.