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PLENVU® Hotline 1-855-697-5368Get support for your bowel prep experience
Get support for your bowel prep experience
Call the toll-free PLENVU® hotline for questions on dosing, co-pay assistance, and more.
1-855-697-5368
Multilingual assistance available.
[Over 200 languages supported]
Savings available on your prescription with the PLENVU® Co-pay Assistance Card†
Note: for illustrative purposes only
Download or activate your PLENVU® Co-pay Assistance Card
Already have a card? Call 1-855-202-3208
or text PLENVU to 84883 to activate.
or text PLENVU to 84883 to activate.
Once your card is activated, bring it with you to the pharmacy when picking up your PLENVU® prescription.
Do you have Medicare Part D?
You may be able to save‡ on your PLENVU® prescription.
†Restrictions apply. Not available to patients enrolled in federal, state, or governmental health care programs, including, but not limited to, Medicare, TRICARE, Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, CHAMPUS, the Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan, or any other federal or state health care program
‡Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Most eligible patients may pay as little as $60. Visit plenvupartd.copaysavingsprogram.com for the program’s full Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions
PLENVU® Texting Program*
Text PLENVU to 84883 to join our texting program*
Get personalized support with:
- Text message reminders on when to take your PLENVU® doses
- Helpful tips to guide you during your colonoscopy prep
- Activate co-pay card to save on your prescription
*At no cost with an unlimited texting plan; otherwise, message and data rates may apply. Message frequency determined by user. Text HELP to 84883 for help. Text STOP to 84883 to cancel. For terms, visit cs1.me/plenvu
PLENVU® ResourcesTake advantage of these additional resources to help ensure you take PLENVU® the right way.
Evening-Before Dosing§ Instructions
(Most commonly prescribed)
Start your bowel prep the evening before your colonoscopy and finish it the next morning (the day of your procedure).
§ 2-Day Split-Dosing
Morning-of Dosing|| Instructions
Start and complete your bowel prep the same day as your colonoscopy.
|| 1-Day Morning-Dosing
Dosing Calculator
Create your PLENVU® dosing schedule to help you stay on track during your prep.
Patient Brochure
Contains information about how to properly prep for your colonoscopy with PLENVU®.
Watch how to take PLENVU®
When taking PLENVU®, please follow the dosing instructions demonstrated in the videos below or as advised by your doctor.
Hear what these patients said about PLENVU®
Learn more about PLENVU® from these patients who share their personal bowel prep experiences.
“I would highly recommend to people who are getting a colonoscopy to talk to their doctor about PLENVU®.”
– Danielle, real PLENVU® patient
“I liked that PLENVU® was easy to prepare. I was able to mix the powdered contents really well, which made it smooth and easy to drink.”
– Noel, real PLENVU® patient
Have questions about PLENVU®?
GET ANSWERSINDICATION
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.
for oral solution) is a prescription medication used by adults to clean the colon before a colonoscopy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not take PLENVU® if you have a blockage in your intestine (bowel obstruction), an opening in the wall of your stomach or intestine (bowel perforation), problems with food or fluid emptying from your stomach (gastric retention), a problem with food moving too
INDICATION
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not take PLENVU® if you have a blockage in your intestine (bowel obstruction), an opening in the wall of your stomach or intestine (bowel perforation), problems with food or fluid emptying from your stomach (gastric retention), a problem with food moving too slowly through your intestines (ileus), a very dilated large intestine, or an allergy to any of the ingredients in PLENVU®.
- It is important to drink sufficient clear liquids before, during, and after the use of PLENVU®. Be sure to consume additional clear liquids after the first dose and second dose of PLENVU®. Stop drinking liquids 2 hours prior to colonoscopy.
- Before you take PLENVU®, talk to your doctor if you:
- Have problems with serious loss of body fluid (dehydration) and changes in blood salts (electrolytes).
- Have heart problems or take medication that affects your heart. Your doctor may consider obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) test if you are at an increased risk for heart rhythm abnormalities.
- Have a history of seizures or take antiseizure medication.
- Have kidney problems or take medication that affects kidney function. Your doctor may want to perform blood testing before and after your colonoscopy.
- Have a history of stomach or bowel problems, such as ulcerative colitis, a bowel blockage, or a suspected opening in the wall of your stomach or intestine.
- Have problems swallowing, heartburn (gastric reflux), or if you inhale food or fluid into your lungs when eating or drinking (aspirate).
- Have a condition that destroys red blood cells, called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
- Are withdrawing from drinking alcohol.
- Have phenylketonuria (PKU). PLENVU® contains aspartame equivalent to 491 mg of phenylalanine per treatment.
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
- PLENVU® may affect how other medications work. Tell your doctor about all other medications (including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements) you take before you take PLENVU®.
- Do not take oral medications within 1 hour before or after starting each dose of PLENVU®. Do not take other laxatives while taking PLENVU® and do not take PLENVU® with starch based thickeners.
- Symptoms of serious allergic reactions may include skin rash, itching, raised red patches on your skin (hives), swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, and kidney problems.
- In clinical studies with PLENVU®, the most common side effects in patients taking PLENVU® were nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain/discomfort.
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.
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
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.