Laxatives help clean out your bowels so your doctor can see the inside of your colon. They may come as a prescription or be bought over the counter. Preparing for a colonoscopy isn’t easy, but remind yourself that this is a smart step to protect your health. Not preparing well could me...
The laxative (or laxatives, as you may be given more than one) you take is part of what’s called a bowel prep kit. That kit also containselectrolytes, sometimes mixed in with the laxative. Along with drinking a lot of fluids to stay hydrated, you need the electrolytes to help your bo...