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Miralax and Dulcolax Bowel Prep for Colonoscopy
A bowel prep is done to clear the bowel of all solid matter. Its purpose is to prepare the bowel for surgery or a procedure. Please follow these instructions. Begin the bowel prep one day before your scheduled procedure. 1. General Preparations: Ø Tell your doctor if you have diabetes or take blood thinners. You may need to stop some of your medicine a few days before your test. Ø Ask your doctor if you should take any of your medicines the morning of your test. If so, take with sips of water only. Ø You will need these items from the pharmacy: o Miralax in a large bottle (8.3 ounces or 238 grams) o 4 Ducolax or bisacodyl tablets (5 milligram tablets) (There may be store brands of these products that cost less. Ask the pharmacist to help you find what you need.) Ø Buy a large 64-ounce bottle of sports drink such as Gatorade. If you have diabetes, buy a no or low calorie drink such as Crystal Light instead. This will be used to mix your Miralax the day before your test. Do not use carbonated beverages Ø One week before your test: o Do not take aspirin products, ibuprofen or iron tablets. o Do not take fiber supplements like Metamucil, Citrucel or Fiberall. o Do not take herbal supplements or Vitamin E. o Do not eat popcorn or any corn. Ø Arrange to have an adult bring you to your appointment and take you home after your test. 2. On the day before your test: Ø Consume only clear liquids. Avoid all red or purple colored liquids. Do not eat any solid food or milk products until your test is done. o Examples of Clear Liquids: § Water § Strained fruit juices (no pulp) § Popsicles § Ice § Soft drinks § Gatorade § Clear broth or bouillon § Jello § Kool Aid § Coffee or tea (no milk or cream) Instructions continued on reverse side. Ø Follow the schedule in the table below for your bowel prep. You may need to get to the restroom right away. You will have many bowel movements throughout the day. They will become very watery. The bowels are clear or clean when there is pale yellow fluid or flecks of stool. Time Table for Dulcolax and Miralax:
3. The morning of the colonoscopy: Ø Do not eat or drink anything until your test is done. Ø If you are to take your morning medicines, take with small sips of water only. Ø Bring all medicine you usually take (in the original containers) to the hospital with you. Ø You will need to have an adult with you to take you home after your test. You will not be able to leave by yourself and it will not be safe for you to drive because of the medicine you are given at the start of the test. Ø You may be told to arrive 1 hour before your test is scheduled so that the staff can get you ready for the test. Expect to be here for 2 to 4 hours for your test and recovery time. Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns. 3 Saint Francis Drive, Suite (864) 233-4349 Thomas C. Mann, Jr., MD, FACS Michael A. Towler, MD, FACS David G. Anderson, MD, FACS Joseph R. Millican, MD
Greenville Surgical Associates
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