Colonoscopy preparation Plenvu can cause ulcers and inflammation
The prescribing information and patient labelling for PLENVU (polyethylene glycol-based bowel prep) were recently updated to more explicitly describe risks of ulcers (e.g., colonic mucosal aphthous ulcerations) and inflammation.
“Osmotic laxatives may produce colonic mucosal aphthous ulcerations, and there have been reports of more serious cases of ischemic colitis requiring hospitalization. Concurrent use of stimulant…













