Polyethylene Glycol (PEG),Sodium Sulfate,Sodium Chloride,Sodium Bicarbonate,Potassium Chloride

This medication comes in the form of a powder that is dissolved in water and is used to cleanse the intestines and colon completely before undergoing certain medical tests such as colonoscopy or barium enema. This type of medication is known as osmotic laxatives, as it works by drawing water into the intestines to soften the stool and facilitate its expulsion. This medication consists of:

• Polyethylene Glycol: A polymeric substance that acts as a laxative by increasing the amount of water in the stool.
• Sodium Sulfate: A salt that helps draw water into the intestines.
• Sodium Chloride: Common table salt, added to maintain electrolyte balance in the body.
• Sodium Bicarbonate: An alkaline substance added to neutralize stomach acid and maintain electrolyte balance.
• Potassium Chloride: A salt added to replenish potassium that may be lost from the body during the diarrhea caused by the medication.