Inadequate cleansing of the colon has an adverse effect on procedure time, safety, completion rate and diagnostic accuracy. Until now, it has been unclear whether the combination of the stimulant ...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology compared how clear liquid diets compared to low-residue diets for colonoscopy bowel preparation. In both diets, patients were given a ...

Mixing magnesium citrate powder with juice instead of water is generally acceptable, with a few considerations. Magnesium citrate is used to treat occasional constipation or in combination with other ...

Researchers Find New Importance of Preparation in Determining Colonoscopy Follow-up Interval and Evaluate New Bowel Preparation Formulations Newswise — While there is little doubt concerning the ...

The prescribing information for Clenpiq (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and anhydrous citric acid; Ferring) has been updated to include use in pediatric patients ≥9 years old for cleansing of ...

Alyssa Northrop is a registered dietitian, nutrition writer, speaker and licensed massage therapist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received a Master of Public Health in human nutrition from the ...