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Prepopik (MAGNESIUM OXIDE)
At a glance
| Generic name | MAGNESIUM OXIDE |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Baxter |
| Drug class | magnesium oxide |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Gastroenterology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1982 |
Approved indications
- Acid Indigestion Relief
- Upset Stomach Relief
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal distention
- Abdominal cramping
- Watery diarrhea
Serious adverse events
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Hypoglycemia
- Electrolyte abnormalities
Drug interactions
- minocycline
- tetracycline
- zalcitabine
Key clinical trials
- Investigation of PicoPrep Versus HalfLytely for Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy - Split Dose PicoPrep (PHASE3)
- A Study Comparing the Sodium Picosulfate, Magnesium Oxide and Anhydrous Citric Acid Oral Solution With PREPOPIK® for Colon Cleansing in Preparation for Colonoscopy (PHASE3)
- Efficacy and Safety of Prepopik® in Children for Overall Colon Cleansing in Preparation for Colonoscopy (PHASE1,PHASE2)
- RELISTOR's Effects on Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Synbiotic Supplement With Botanical Extracts for Gut Microbiota Balance in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (NA)
- Optimization of Postoperative Bowel Habits (NA)
- "Effect of Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol) on Clinical Activity and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis" (PHASE2,PHASE3)
- Opioid-Free Pain Protocol After Shoulder Arthroplasty (PHASE4)
Patents
| Patent | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
| FDA Orange Book | Patents + exclusivity |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Prepopik CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Prepopik updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Baxter portfolio CI