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Reliable Tolerable Tablets

OsmoPrep Tablets are indicated to cleanse the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults 18 years of age or older. This unique, virtually tasteless tablet formulation can be taken with any clear liquid and has been demonstrated to improve patient compliance and satisfaction through improved patient tolerability.

97% of patients were fully compliant with the OsmoPrep regimen¹
95% of patients were rated either excellent or good for overall colon cleansing¹
No serious adverse events were reported in clinical trials with the
48-g OsmoPrep Tablet regimen (n=272)¹
Low incidence of gastrointestinal side effects²
95% of patients would choose OsmoPrep again¹

Discover more about OsmoPrep Tablets and how they might benefit your patients.

Click to download the Patient Instructions.

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Click to download a copy of The OsmoPrep Colonoscopy Preparation Brochure.

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Click to download full Prescribing Information for OsmoPrep.

English	Japanese
Arabic	Korean
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Traditional Chinese	Portuguese
Creole (Haitian)	Russian
French	Spanish
Hmong	Vietnamese

Click to download an order form for pre-printed prescription pads.

Click to download an order form for pre-printed prescription pads.(New Jersey)

View the physician education program, "Advances in the Evidence-Based Management of Patients Prior to Colonoscopy," presented by Dr. Douglas Rex.

View the physician education program, "Improving the Detection of Colorectal Neoplasms," in which Drs. Douglas Rex and Roy Soetikno discuss the detection of nonpolypoid lesions during colonoscopy and the importance of proper bowel preparation.

Click to download the newsletter, "Breaking Barriers: Improving Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Screening" published in the August/September 2007 issue of EndoNurse

To order samples or for more information about OsmoPrep, contact the Salix Pharmaceuticals Customer Care Center at 1-866-669-7597.

References

Rex DK, Schwartz H, Goldstein M, et al. Safety and colon-cleansing efficacy of a new residue-free formulation of sodium phosphate tablets. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006;101:2594-2604.
OsmoPrep Tablets [package insert]. Morrisville, NC: Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 2007.

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.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Consult with your physician to see if this product is right for you.

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