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Cool prep
Cool prep is a bowel preparation agent designed to cleanse the colon prior to colonoscopy procedures.
Cool prep is a bowel preparation agent designed to cleanse the colon prior to colonoscopy procedures. Used for Bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.
At a glance
| Generic name | Cool prep |
|---|---|
| Also known as | PEG 3350 |
| Sponsor | Taejoon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| Drug class | Osmotic laxative / Bowel preparation agent |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Gastroenterology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Cool prep functions as a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based osmotic laxative that draws water into the intestinal lumen to promote bowel evacuation. It is administered orally and works to clear fecal matter and debris from the colon, enabling clear visualization during endoscopic examination. The formulation is optimized for patient tolerability during the bowel preparation phase.
Approved indications
- Bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Bloating
- Vomiting
Key clinical trials
- Contribution of Recreational Exercises to Balance and Muscle Strength in Osteoporosis Risk (NA)
- A Phase 3 Trial in Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy (PHASE3)
- Pilates Training in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Cool prep CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Cool prep updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Taejoon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. portfolio CI