Purgative drugs that cause diarrhea are commonly prescribed as part of colonoscopy bowel preparation. By inducing diarrhea, they help cleanse and purge the colon of any residual stool. Some of the commonly used purgative drugs include:
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Solution
One of the most commonly prescribed bowel prep solutions is PEG, which is available under brand names like Miralax, GlycoLax, and Trilyte. It works by drawing water into the ... Read more
