WHAT IS PURG-ODAN®?

About
Purg-Odan® is an oral purgative indicated for the clearance of the bowel prior to colonoscopy, x-ray examination, or surgery.

Key ingredients
Purg-Odan® contains sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid.

Effect
The osmotic and stimulant laxatives in Purg-Odan® draw water into the colon and increase the bowel movements to transport the contents along.

WHY TAKE PURG-ODAN®?

Easy to prepare
Purg-Odan® is presented as a white granulate powder which is dissolved in cold water and then drunk.

Less medicine to drink
With Purg-Odan®‘s clever formulation, you drink a small amount of medicine, and enjoy a wide range of clear beverages of your choice to rehydrate.

Great flavour
Purg-Odan® is a gluten-free, lactose-free preparation with a great tasting orange flavor.

HOW DO I TAKE PURG-ODAN®?

Dosage
Usually two doses are taken 6 to 8 hours apart on the day prior to the hospital procedure.
(dosage may vary according to physician protocol).

Direction
To prepare a sachet, mix and dissolve the contents of a sachet in a mug or cup with cold water (approximately 150 ml or 5oz.). Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, then drink.

Take with clear fluids
In order to replace lost fluids, it is important to drink plenty of clear fluids throughout the treatment with Purg-Odan® until the bowel moments have ceased.

WHO CAN USE PURG-ODAN®?

Adults
Most adults can take Purg-Odan®. Advise your doctor of any medical conditions you may have before taking Purg-Odan®.

Children
Purg-Odan® is safe for children 1 year and older. Please see your doctor’s recommendations on how a child should take Purg-Odan®.
Purg-Odan® Solo is available in a single sachet per box format for children.

Purg-Odan® is available without a prescription

Do not take Purg-Odan if your healthcare provider has advised you of the following:

  • You recently had gastric or intestinal surgery
  • You have an Inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
  • You have kidney or heart problems
  • You are using bulk forming laxatives e.g. bran
  • You are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breast feeding
  • You are taking or have been taking other medications