Comparison of acceptability of the two bowel preparation regimens
| Picolax group (n = 32) | Bisacodyl group (n = 31) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance with medication | Excellent | Excellent | |
| No abdominal discomfort | 25 | 13 | χ2= 9.4 |
| Mild abdominal discomfort | 6 | 12 | df = 2 |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 6 | p < 0.01 |
| Vomiting | 32-150 | 0 | |
| Number with episodes of faecal incontinence | 6 | 8 | |
| Mean (SD) number of bowel actions | 8.3 (3.8) in 24 h | 10.4 (5.4) in 48 h | |
| Moderate/severe distress owing to lack of solid food | 5/1 | ||
| Distress by enema2-151 | 6 |