Magnesium citrate–bisacodyl regimen proves better than castor oil for colonoscopic preparation

Chen, Chun–Chia; Ng, Wai-Wah; Chang, Full‐Young; Lee, Shou‐Dong

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1746.1999.02032.x

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“…The high efficacy of magnesium citrate as a cleansing agent in adults was reported by Chen et al [15] where magnesium citrate in combination with bisacodyl was tolerated better and was more effective than castor oil. Magnesium citrate provided the day before the colonoscopy proved more efficacious than oral sodium phosphate in adults [16].…”

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Comparison of Two Common Outpatient Preparations for Colonoscopy in Children and Youth

Jiménez-Rivera

Haas

Boland

et al. 2009

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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Colonoscopies are often performed in children for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Our study compared two bowel-cleansing solutions: sodium picosulphate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid (Pico-Salax) with liquid magnesium citrate as preparations for colonoscopy. A retrospective chart review of all patients seen in the Gastroenterology outpatient clinic and who underwent bowel cleansing in preparation for colonoscopy from February to December 2006 was undertaken. Thirty-two children received Pico-Salax and 36 received liquid magnesium citrate. The tolerability of both solutions was similar. Most children in both groups had liquid stools and complete colonoscopies. Bowel preparation for a colonoscopy can be successfully achieved using either Pico-Salax or liquid magnesium citrate.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Comparison of Two Common Outpatient Preparations for Colonoscopy in Children and Youth

Jiménez-Rivera

Haas

Boland

et al. 2009

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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“…Studies show that magnesium citrate combined with either extract of senna fruit (X-Prep; Gray Pharmaceutical, Norwalk CT) or bisacodyl provides adequate cleansing [6,7]. A low-residue meal kit is commercially available (NutraPrep, EZ-EM Inc, Westbury, NY).…”

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Bowel preparation for gastrointestinal procedures

Brown

DiPalma

2004

Curr Gastroenterol Rep

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Adequate colonic cleansing is essential for accurate and safe colonic procedures. Common preparations for cleansing include diet in combination with a cathartic agent, gut lavage, and phosphate preparations. The diet used with a cathartic consists of clear liquids or is designed to leave a minimal colonic fecal residue with laxatives. Gut lavage solutions wash out the colon in a safe and effective manner. Phosphate preparations offer an attractive alternative due to smaller volumes required for ingestion; however, electrolyte disturbances can occur. This review discusses the development and clinical experience with various colon cleansing regimens and efforts to improve the tolerability and safety of preparation for colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, colon surgery, barium enema, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

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“…Bisacodyl without dietary restriction does not yield satisfactory cleansing, whereas magnesium citrate combined with senna was acceptable in cleansing [10]. Magnesium citrate combined with bisacodyl was shown to yield superior cleansing compared with castor oil [11].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Regimens using senna, magnesium citrate, bisacodyl, castor oil, lubiprostone, splitdose reduced-volume gut lavage, and PEG 3350 have been reported [10,11,33]. Discussing preparation with colonoscopers reveals that many other products and administration regimens are used.…”

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Update on Preparation for Colonoscopy

Landreneau¹,

Palma²

2010

Curr Gastroenterol Rep

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Colonoscopy requires adequate bowel cleansing to be safe and effective. Current options for preparation include dietary restrictions plus cathartics and purgatives, large-volume gut lavage solutions, and sodium phosphate preparations. Gut lavage with or without a stimulant laxative is safe and effective, and traditionally is taken the evening before the procedure. Sodium phosphate formulations also provide effective cleansing, but fluid and electrolyte disturbances can occur. Recent advances include split administration of gut lavage solutions-ingesting only half of the solution the evening prior to, and the rest the morning of, the procedure. Split administration can yield adequate preparations in inpatients, traditionally a difficult group for proper cleansing. A new oral sulfate solution, when commercially available, should provide safe, effective cleaning with a lower ingested volume. This review discusses the current clinical experience of available preparation options and the efforts to make preparation for colonoscopy more tolerable.

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Magnesium citrate–bisacodyl regimen proves better than castor oil for colonoscopic preparation

Abstract: A combined oral magnesium citrate and bisacodyl regimen is effective and better than castor oil for colonoscopic preparation.

Cited by 24 publications

References 14 publications

Comparison of Two Common Outpatient Preparations for Colonoscopy in Children and Youth

Comparison of Two Common Outpatient Preparations for Colonoscopy in Children and Youth

Bowel preparation for gastrointestinal procedures

Update on Preparation for Colonoscopy

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