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Can i take a laxative or enema instead of the colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema? thanks in advance.

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

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Variable: Many preparations available for cleansing colon. Different institutions have different methods for cleansing. Laxatives such as Dulcolax dulcolax suppositories, drinking magnesium citrate and/or golytely (polyethylene glycol) are methods sometimes in combinations. You should ask your place where study is being performed for their advice.

Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

Can i take a laxative or enema instead of the colyte (polyethylene glycol) powder for my barium enema? thanks in advance.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

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