Klean-Prep

How does it work?

Each sachet of this medicine contains macrogol (polyethlene glycol '3350'), which is a type of medicine known as an osmotic laxative. Each sachet also contains sodium sulphate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The contents of the sachets are mixed with water to make a drink that is used to cleanse the bowel prior to examinations or surgery that require the bowel to be empty. Macrogol is an inert substance that passes through the gut without being absorbed into the body. It works because it causes the water it is taken with to be retained in the bowel instead of being absorbed into the body. This increases the water content and volume of the stools in the bowel, making them softer and easier to pass. The sodium sulphate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride (electrolytes) are included in this medicine to help ensure that the laxative works without causing the body to gain or lose significant amounts of sodium, potassium or water. This medicine is used to cleanse the bowel prior to examination or surgical procedures that require the colon to be clean of stools, eg colonoscopy, barium enema or colonic resection. It is not used to treat constipation.

What is it used for?

To empty the bowel before an examination or surgical procedure requiring a clean colon

Warning!

No solid food should be eaten for at least two hours before taking this medicine.

This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Each sachet should be dissolved in one litre of water. Flavouring such as clear fruit cordial can be added if needed. After reconstitution the solution should be kept in a refrigerator and discarded if unused after 24 hours.

Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.

Use with caution in

Diminished levels of consciousness

Inflammation of the bowel and back passage

People prone to aspiration or regurgitation

People who have a problem with the act of swallowing (impaired gag reflex)

Reflux oesophagitis

Not to be used in

Abnormal hole in the stomach or intestines (gastrointestinal perforation)

Inflammation of the large intestine (toxic colitis)

Obstruction of the stomach or intestines

Retention of the stomach contents in the stomach (gastric retention)

Sudden expansion of the large intestine seen in advanced ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease (toxic megacolon)

Ulceration of the stomach or intestines

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. It should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if considered essential by your doctor.

Label warnings

Follow the printed instructions you have been given with this medication.

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