What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Dehydration
-Diet low in salt
-Gout
-Heart disease
-High or low levels of calcium, magnesium, potassium, or sodium in the blood
-Irregular heartbeat
-Kidney disease
-Seizures
-Stomach or intestine problems
-Trouble swallowing
-Withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepine use
-An unusual or allergic reaction to magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, sodium sulfate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Other laxatives
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, tetracycline
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or mental health conditions
-Chlorpromazine
-Digoxin
-Diuretics
-Iron
-Medications for seizures
-NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
-Penicillamine
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
You will need to follow a special diet before your procedure. Talk to your care team.
Talk to your care team if you are not able to complete the regimen as prescribed.
Do not use with any other laxatives. Drink fluids as directed to prevent dehydration. See your care team right away if you do not have a bowel movement after using this medication.