Bowel Cleansing Product Recalled Amid Continuing Reports of Serious Side Effects

For several years, people have been using different products to cleanse their bowels in preparation for colon procedures, most commonly colonoscopies. These products have generally been marketed as easy to use, convenient and painless, and for a time they grew in prevalence. However, recent reports have arisen that have prompted one of the leading manufacturers of these bowel prep products to initiate a voluntary recall until additional studies can be completed that assess the risks involved with using them.