| abstract |
A bowel lavage composition which comprises one or more of a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, dextran, dextrin, hydroxyethylated starch, polydextrose, arabic gum, pullulan and pectin; a sodium salt of an organic; a potassium salt of an organic acid; sodium chloride; potassium chloride and sodium sulfate, having the following formulation: -Water-soluble polymer 10-150 g -Sodium salt of an organic acid 5-60 mmol -Potassium salt of an organic acid 0-12 mmol -Sodium chloride 7-60 mmol -Potassium chloride 0-12 mmol -Sodium sulfate 0-20 mmol - wherein total potassium ion content in said composition ranges from 2 to 12 mEq. The bowel lavage composition is easily prepared in the form of the lavage solution when used, which is easily taken by patients, has reduced absorption of water, does not exert influence upon the electrolyte balance in living body with an excellent cleansing effect, does not contain hydrogen carbonate ion, and hence, is pharmaceutically stable and can be stored for a long period of time. |