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There is a bowel prep for colonoscopy called prepopik. dosage is only two 5 oz. glasses and drinking lots of water. is this a safe & effective prep?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Prepopik: is relatively NEW but is approved by FDA for colonoscopy prep in adults HOWEVER COLONOSCOPISTS (Doctors who do the tests ) HAVE THEIR OWN PREFERENCES FOR WHICH PREP IS USED! Thus ASK that Health care Provider if Prepopik is OK! Good Luck! Dr Z

Answered 11/23/2018

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