Medicines for Colonoscopy

These 2 medicines from the Drug Guide are used in colonoscopy. A medicine appearing here does not mean it is right for every person with the condition — your prescriber matches the medicine to you. For videos, articles and guides, visit the Colonoscopy condition hub.

MedicineBrand namesUsed for
BisacodylDulcolaxConstipation; Emptying the bowel before colonoscopy or surgery
Polyethylene glycolMiraLAX, GlycoLaxConstipation; Preparing the bowel before colonoscopy (higher-volume preparations)
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.