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Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate

Also known as magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulfate anhydrous, potassium sulfate, sodium sulfate
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Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate is a fixed-dose combination of an osmotic laxative, a calculi dissolution agent and a potassium salt. It is available as oral solution. MedsAcross supplies Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Osmotic Laxative, Calculi Dissolution Agent, Potassium Salt, Osmotic Activity, Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity, Increased Large Intestinal Motility, Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption, Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption, Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
US FDA first approval
5 August 2010
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Yes
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Oral solution
Fixed-dose combination of
Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate, Sodium sulfate

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution is indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adult Patient. "Pediatric use information is approved for Braintree Laboratories, Inc.’s SUPREPBOWEL PREP KIT (sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate) oral solution. However, due to Braintree Laboratories, Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information." Sodium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Magnesium sulfate oral solution is an osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy in adult.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Sulfate salts provide sulfate anions, which are poorly absorbed. The osmotic effect of unabsorbed sulfate anions and the associated cations causes water to be retained within the gastrointestinal tract.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Preparation and Administration. • Must dilute in water prior to ingestion. • Administration of two bottles of Sodium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Magnesium sulfate oral solution is required for a complete preparation for colonoscopy. One bottle is equivalent to one dose. • Must consume additional water after each dose. • Stop consumption of all fluids at least 2 hours before the colonoscopy. Recommended Dosage and Administration • Split-Dose (two-day) regimen consists of two doses of Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution first dose during the evening prior to colonoscopy and second dose the next day, during the morning of colonoscopy. • Recommended Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution dosage is: o Adults: Two 6-ounce doses.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

Sodium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Magnesium sulfate oral solution is contraindicated in the following conditions: • Gastrointestinal obstruction or ileus • Bowel perforation • Toxic colitis or toxic megacolon • Gastric retention • Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution • Gastrointestinal obstruction or ileus. • Bowel perforation. • Toxic colitis or toxic megacolon. • Gastric retention. • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Risk of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities: Encourage adequate hydration, assess concurrent medications, and consider laboratory assessments prior to and after each use. • Cardiac arrhythmias: Consider pre-dose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk. • Seizures: Use caution in patients with a history of seizures and patients at increased risk of seizures, including medications that lower the seizure threshold. • Patients with renal impairment or taking concomitant medications that affect renal function: Use caution, ensure adequate hydration and consider laboratory testing. • Suspected GI obstruction or perforation: Rule out the diagnosis before administration. • Patients at risk for aspiration: Observe during administration. • Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis: Inform patients to seek immediate medical care if symptoms occur.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following important adverse reactions for bowel preparations are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Serious Fluid and Serum Chemistry Abnormalities • Cardiac Arrhythmias • Seizures • Use in Patients with Risk of Renal Injury • Colonic Mucosal Ulceration and Ischemic Colitis • Patients with Significant Gastrointestinal Disease • Aspiration • Hypersensitivity Reactions Most common adverse reactions are: • Adults (>2%): overall discomfort, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

Drugs that increase risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Drugs That May Increase Risk of Fluid and Electrolyte Abnormalities Use caution when prescribing sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution to patients taking medications that increase the risk of fluid and electrolyte disturbances or may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and prolonged QT in the setting of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). "Pediatric use information is approved for Braintree Laboratories, Inc.’s SUPREPBOWEL PREP KIT (sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and magnesium sulfate) oral solution.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

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All presentations

1 presentations of Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate, sorted by availability.

MedicineActive ingredientManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate 1.6 g/3.13 g/17.5 g per 177 mL oral solutionOralGeneric nameMagnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate—US FDAAvailable on request

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 5 August 2010Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

Is Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate on 5 August 2010, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Magnesium sulfate, Potassium sulfate and Sodium sulfate is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

References

  1. Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate oral prescribing information (Macleods Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 18 September 2026

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