new option for bowel cleansing prior to a colonoscopy called Visicol

January 2001

Patients will soon have a new option for bowel cleansing prior to a colonoscopy called Visicol.

There's no clear-cut answer to which bowel prep is the best. Gastroenterologists have their favorites. Each has its pros and cons...

PEG solutions (Go-Lytely, CoLyte, etc) work well without causing fluid or electrolyte imbalances. The downside is many patients don't like the taste...and the huge volume they have to drink.

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