optimum Medications for Bowel Preparation Medication List Q & A More What is Bowel Preparation: Bowel preparation is the process of cleansing the intestines of fecal material, usually undertaken before a diagnostic procedure or treatment such as a colonoscopy. Medications to treat Bowel Preparation The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - aminoglycosides (3) - laxatives (53) - macrolides (12) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity MiraLax Rx/OTC C N 7 reviews 3.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Dulcolax Rx/OTC B N 32 reviews 5.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information polyethylene glycol 3350 Rx/OTC C N 9 reviews 4.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Brand names: MiraLax, GlycoLax, ClearLax, PEG3350, GaviLAX, Purelax, Gialax, SunMark ClearLax Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information MoviPrep Rx C N 212 reviews 7.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information bisacodyl Rx/OTC B N 50 reviews 5.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Brand names: Dulcolax, Dulcolax Laxative, Bisac-Evac, Magic Bullet, Fleet Bisacodyl, Correctol, Bisa-Lax, Alophen, Bisco-Lax, Carter's Little Pills, Doxidan Tablet, Ducodyl, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Gen Lax, Veracolate Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information GoLYTELY Rx C N 27 reviews 6.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Prepopik Rx B N 124 reviews 6.0 Generic name: citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Suprep Bowel Prep Kit Rx C N 874 reviews 7.0 Generic name: magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information PEG-3350 with Electolytes Rx C N 5 reviews 10 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes Rx C N 308 reviews 7.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Brand names: MoviPrep, GoLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Colyte, GaviLyte-G, NuLYTELY, GaviLyte-N, TriLyte, GaviLyte-C, Clenz-Lyte, Suclear Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Colyte Rx C N 2 reviews 5.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Dulcolax Laxative Rx/OTC B N 3 reviews 3.0 Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects erythromycin Rx B N X Add review Rate Generic name: erythromycin systemic Brand names: Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, E.E.S. Granules, EryPed, Erythrocin Lactobionate, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Eryc, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, Ilosone, PCE Dispertab Drug class: macrolides For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information GaviLyte-G Rx C N 15 reviews 8.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate Rx C N 887 reviews 7.0 Generic name: magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate systemic Brand names: Suprep Bowel Prep Kit, ColPrep Kit Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Fleet Enema Rx/OTC C N 3 reviews 4.0 Generic name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects neomycin Rx D N Add review Rate Generic name: neomycin systemic Brand names: Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab Drug class: aminoglycosides For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information GlycoLax Rx/OTC C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Bisac-Evac Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate Rx B N 124 reviews 6.0 Generic name: citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate systemic Brand name: Prepopik Drug class: laxatives For consumers: interactions , side effects ClearLax Rx/OTC C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Magic Bullet Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: bisacodyl systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects OsmoPrep Rx/OTC C N 5 reviews 6.0 Generic name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Ery-Tab Rx B N X Add review Rate Generic name: erythromycin systemic Drug class: macrolides For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information PEG3350 Rx/OTC C N 1 review 8.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Page 1 2 3 Next Alternative treatments for Bowel Preparation The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Bowel Preparation. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Bowel Preparation. Dr. Caldwell Senna Laxative Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} Latest FDA Approvals for Bowel Preparation Clenpiq Prepopik Suprep MoviPrep HalfLytely and Bisacodyl Tablets Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the bowel preparation support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } of what's
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