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What is a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a routine, safe, and effective procedure that healthcare providers use to visually examine the full lining of the colon and rectum. This procedure is the best way for a healthcare provider to view the entire colon to see if there are any problems. Most colonoscopies are done on an outpatient basis with minimal inconvenience and discomfort.

Your healthcare provider may recommend a colonoscopy for several reasons, such as blood in the stool, frequent abdominal pain, change in bowel habits, or you're older than 50 years. In addition to diagnosing gastrointestinal problems, colonoscopies are also the best way to screen for colon (or colorectal) cancer.

People older than 50 years should undergo a colonoscopy every 10 years. If you have additional risk factors, healthcare providers could recommend the procedure be completed more frequently.

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Important Information About OsmoPrep

OsmoPrep Tablets are used to clean the colon before colonoscopy in adults aged 18 years or older. Do not take OsmoPrep if you are allergic or hypersensitive to sodium phosphate salts or to any of the ingredients in OsmoPrep. Before considering OsmoPrep, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including any heart conditions such as congestive heart failure, any kidney impairment such as electrolyte disturbances, any abdominal problems such as bowel obstruction or motility issues, and any history of seizures. Also tell your doctor about any medications that you are taking or if you may be pregnant. The most common side effects in studies with OsmoPrep were abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Adequate hydration before, during, and after the use of OsmoPrep Tablets is recommended.

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