Table 5.
Least squares means of acceptability variables (rated using the 9-point hedonic scale) for the bowel cleansing laxative solutions
| Acceptability variable |
Bowel cleansing laxative solution |
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| PEG-Asc (mean ± SD) | PEG (mean ± SD) | SPS (mean ± SD) | OSS (mean ± SD) | |
| Overall acceptability | 3.8 ± 2.1c | 3.1 ± 1.6c | 5.5 ± 2.1a | 3.8 ± 2.4c |
| Odor | 5.5 ± 2.1ac | 4.9 ± 0.9c | 5.9 ± 1.8a | 5.5 ± 2.5ac |
| Taste | 3.5 ± 2.1c | 2.9 ± 1.6c | 5.1 ± 2.3a | 3.1 ± 2.2c |
| Mouthfeel | 4.2 ± 1.9c | 3.8 ± 1.7ce | 5.1 ± 2.0a | 3.4 ± 2.0e |
a
Means within each row with different superscripts are significantly different (P < 0.05).
c
Means within each row with different superscripts are significantly different (P < 0.05).
e
Means within each row with different superscripts are significantly different (P < 0.05).
PEG: Polyethylene glycol; PEG-Asc: PEG + ascorbic acid; SPS: Sodium picosulfate; OSS: Oral sodium sulfate.