Prepkit Orange Kit

Prepkit Orange Kit is used for bowel cleansing in conjunction with intravenous pyelograms (IVP), abdominal x-ray examinations, surgery and colonoscopy. The bowel needs to be clean before your doctor can examine it properly. Prepkit Orange Kit produces watery stools or bowel motions within 2 to 3 hours after the first administration and may cause frequent loose bowel motions during the night.

Do not take Prepkit Orange Kit if you have an allergy to: Any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet Any similar medicines to Prepkit Orange Kit Some symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: Shortness of breath Wheezing or difficulty breathing Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body Skin rash, itching or hives Do not take Prepkit Orange Kit if you have, or have had, any of the following medical conditions: Gastrointestinal obstruction or blockage Gastric retention A hole in the stomach, large intestine or small intestine: Toxic megacolon, a type of bloating A condition known as Paralytic Ileus where the small bowel doesn't work properly Inflammation of the bowel A body weight less than 20kg Caution should be exercised in 'at risk' patients such as the elderly who are more at risk of dehydration as electrolyte depletion may occur, people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or heart condition. Consult your doctor before use. Ensure you receive adequate fluids during the administration of Prepkit Orange Kit Prepkit Orange Kit is not recommended in children as the safety and effectiveness in children has not been established. Do not take Prepkit Orange Kit after the expiry date printed on the pack, or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. If you are not sure when you should start taking Prepkit Orange Kit, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Before you start to take it: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes. Tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following: Ulcerative Colitis Kidney problems Heart problems Diabetes Dehydration Phenylketonuria Stoma Undiagnosed stomach pain It may not be safe for you to take Prepkit Orange Kit if you have these conditions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Prepkit Orange Kit is not generally recommended for use in pregnant women unless the benefits outweigh the risk to the unborn baby. Your doctor will discuss the benefits and possible risks with you. Tell your doctor if you are diabetic. The liquid diet recommended with this medication may affect your blood glucose levels and adjustment of your diabetic medication may be required. Taking other medicines: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. These include: Medicines for heart condition Iron medications Other medicines that may affect electrolyte balance Other bowel cleansing preparations These medicines may be affected by Prepkit Orange Kit, or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicine, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you. Medications that are taken just before or during the course of Prepkit Orange Kit may not be absorbed. This is due to the increased movement in the digestive tract and the watery diarrhoea that is caused by Prepkit Orange Kit. These include: Oral contraceptives ('the pill') Antibiotics Medicines for diabetes Your doctor or pharmacist will have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Prepkit Orange Kit. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional. All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that ingredient listings for products displayed on this website are up to date, accurate and complete. Please check ingredient listings for products before use or check in store.