A good colonoscopy starts with a cleaned-out colon.
PLENVU was designed to help you have a successful colon cleanse. With PLENVU, there is less medicine to drink than with other bowel preps.
Also, twice as many people found the taste of PLENVU “very acceptable” compared to those who took another leading bowel prep.*,†
If you prefer to drink PLENVU cold,
it can be refrigerated, but must be
taken within
24 hours
after it's mixed
with water
*Based on diary ratings given by patients who took
PLENVU or Suprep® during a clinical trial. There were no
significant differences between the ratings given for easy to
follow instructions, easy to drink, effectiveness of bowel
cleansing, and interference with normal daily activities
†Very acceptable: 15.2%, PLENVU vs 7.5%, Suprep
See steps for starting and completing PLENVU the same day of your colonoscopy.
See steps for starting PLENVU the evening before your colonoscopy and finishing it the next morning.
PLENVU offers you the following
dosing
options:
The dosing option your doctor tells you to follow will depend on what time of day your colonoscopy is scheduled.
It is very important to follow the dosing instructions given to you by your doctor, including the exact time that you should take the first dose of PLENVU, as well as what time to stop drinking any further liquids prior to your colonoscopy. If you are not sure how or when to take PLENVU, contact your doctor before you start.
Stop drinking liquids at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as recommended by your doctor.
Take Dose 1 (approximately 3 AM to 7 AM the day of your colonoscopy):
1. Use the provided mixing container to mix the contents of the PLENVU pouch labeled Dose 1 with at least 16 ounces of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 or 3 minutes.
2. Take your time—slowly drink and finish the dose within 30 minutes.
3. Refill the same container with at least 16 ounces of clear liquid.
4. Again, take your time and finish all of it within 30 minutes.
5. Continue to drink additional clear liquids between the 2 doses.
Take Dose 2:
1. Use the provided mixing container to mix the contents of PLENVU Dose 2 (Pouch A and Pouch B) with at least 16 ounces of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 or 3 minutes.
2. Take your time—slowly drink and finish the dose within 30 minutes.
3. Refill the same container with at least 16 ounces of clear liquid.
4. Again, take your time and slowly finish all of it within 30 minutes.
5. Continue to drink additional clear liquids, but be sure to stop drinking liquids at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as recommended by your doctor.
Note: You’ll need to finish both doses of PLENVU to complete your prep.
Stop drinking liquids at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as recommended by your doctor.
Take Dose 1 (approximately 4 PM to 8 PM the day before your colonoscopy):
1. Use the provided mixing container to mix the contents of the PLENVU pouch labeled Dose 1 with at least 16 ounces of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 or 3 minutes.
2. Take your time—slowly drink and finish the dose within 30 minutes.
3. Refill the same container with at least 16 ounces of clear liquid.
4. Again, take your time and finish all of it within 30 minutes.
5. Continue to drink additional clear liquids between the 2 doses.
Take Dose 2:
1. Use the provided mixing container to mix the contents of PLENVU Dose 2 (Pouch A and Pouch B) with at least 16 ounces of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved. This may take up to 2 or 3 minutes.
2. Take your time—slowly drink and finish the dose within 30 minutes.
3. Refill the same container with at least 16 ounces of clear liquid.
4. Again, take your time and slowly finish all of it within 30 minutes.
5. Continue to drink additional clear liquids, but be sure to stop drinking liquids at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as recommended by your doctor.
Note: You’ll need to finish both doses of PLENVU to complete your prep.
For full instructions, refer to the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use in the Prescribing Information.
See steps for starting and completing PLENVU the same day of your colonoscopy.
See steps for starting PLENVU the evening before your colonoscopy and finishing it the next morning.
Always follow the instructions given to you by your doctor for taking PLENVU.
Select the schedule prescribed by your healthcare provider. If you are unsure, please call your healthcare provider’s office.
OR
Time of appointment:
Optional: NPO
hours prior to colonoscopy
Dose 1:
--
Dose 2:
--
Stop drinking liquids at:
--
Time and day of colonoscopy:
--
OR
Learn more about PLENVU from these patients who share their personal bowel prep experiences.
PLENVU® (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium ascorbate, sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride for oral solution) is a prescription medication used by adults to clean the colon before a colonoscopy.
‡The “One-Day Morning Dosing Regimen” (as it is labeled in the Prescribing Information) is referred to as “Same-Day Morning-of-Colonoscopy Dosing”
PLENVU® (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium ascorbate,
sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, and potassium
chloride
for oral solution) is a prescription medication used
by adults to clean the colon before a colonoscopy.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription
drugs to the FDA.
Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch
or call
1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088.
For product information, adverse event reports, and product complaint reports, please contact:
Salix Product Information Call Center
Phone: 1-800-321-4576
Fax: 1-510-595-8183
Email: salixmc@dlss.com
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide and Instructions for Use.
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