1. PEGCARE is a polyethylene glycol and electrolyte solution used to cleanse the colon before medical tests or surgery by causing diarrhea.
2. It works as a laxative by drawing water into the colon through osmosis, resulting in watery bowel movements that clear the intestines.
3. Clearing stool allows for better examination of the intestines during procedures like colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.