Prepopik

Active Ingredient(s): Sodium Picosulfate + Magnesium Oxide + Citric Acid
FDA Approved: * July 16, 2012
Pharm Company: * FERRING PHARMS AS
Category: Laxative

Sodium picosulfate (INN, also known as sodium picosulphate) is a contact stimulant laxative used as a treatment for constipation or to prepare the large bowel before colonoscopy or surgery. It is sold under the trade names Sodipic Picofast, Laxoberal, Laxoberon,[1] Purg-Odan, Picolax, Guttalax, Namilax, Pico-Salax,[2] PicoPrep,[3] and Prepopik,[4] among others. Effects Orally administered sodium picosulfate is generally used ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Prepopik Oral Powder, Metered
NDC: 55566-9300
Labeler:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Prepopik Oral Powder, Metered
NDC: 55566-9700
Labeler:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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