Suprep Bowel Prep Kit Side Effects

Generic name: magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

Note: This document contains side effect information about magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Suprep Bowel Prep Kit.

Some side effects of Suprep Bowel Prep Kit may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate: oral solution

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Discomfort; feeling of being full or bloated; mild stomach pain, cramping, or discomfort; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); decreased urination; fainting; irregular heartbeat; seizures; severe or persistent nausea; severe or persistent stomach pain, bloating, cramping, or discomfort; symptoms of dehydration (eg, dizziness, headache, sluggishness, unusually dry mouth or eyes, weakness); vomiting.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate: oral liquid

Other

Other side effects have included overall discomfort (54%). Serum chemistry adverse reactions have included anion gap (high), bicarbonate (low), bilirubin total (high), BUN (high), calcium (high), chloride (high), creatinine (high), osmolality (high), osmolality (low), potassium (high), sodium (low), and uric acid (high).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal distension (40%), abdominal pain (36%), nausea (36%), and vomiting (8%).

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache (1.1%).

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