Sodium sulfate

Generic Name
Sodium sulfate
Brand Names
Bi-peglyte, Colyte, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Golytely, Moviprep, Peglyte, Plenvu, Suflave, Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
Na2O4S
CAS Number
7757-82-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
36KCS0R750
Background

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous is the anhydrous, sodium salt form of sulfuric acid. Sodium sulfate anhydrous disassociates in water to provide sodium ions and sulfate ions. Sodium ion is the principal cation of the extracellular fluid and plays a large part in the therapy of fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Sodium sulfate anhydrous is an electrolyte replenisher and is used in isosmotic solutions so that administration does not disturb normal electrolyte balance and does not lead to absorption or excretion of water and ions.

Indication

indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
Bowel preparation therapy
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