Comparative study of a standardized senna liquid and castor oil in preparing patients for radiographic examination of the colon.
X-Prep Liquid, used as a radiologic bowel evacuant, was found to be more effective, better tolerated, and more readily accepted than castor oil. The efficacy of a single full dose of this peristaltic stimulant was confirmed, and a divided dose of X-Prep Liquid was practically as effective and produced less griping and cramping. This less intensive divided-dose approach appears to be appropriate, especially in aged or debilitated patients.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002368:Castor Oil / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012676:Senna Extract / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002368:Castor Oil; D012676:Senna Extract