FDA approves Suflave, Sebela’s low-volume, ‘lemon-lime’ flavored colonoscopy prep

The FDA has approved Suflave, an osmotic laxative consisting of polyethylene glycol, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride, for colonoscopy preparation in adults, according to the manufacturer.Sebela Pharmaceuticals noted that patient tolerance for bowel preparation remains a significant deterrent for those considering screening colonoscopy, with most patients citing colonoscopy prep as the worst aspect “due to large volumes of poor-tasting solutions.” Intended to reduce prep hesitancy and improve patient compliance, the Suflave product offers aRead More