Colonoscopy Patient Instructions

Colonoscopy Clear Liquid Diet

*NO SOLID FOOD*

* *You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure* *

**THERE IS NOTHING BY MOUTH 4 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE INCLUDING WATER, HARD CANDY AND CHEWING GUM**

**Avoid all dairy products and anything RED OR PURPLE.

CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE:

• Soft drinks – regular or diet sodas (orange, ginger ale, cola, Sprite, 7-Up, etc).  Ginger Ale may help to settle the stomach.
• Smart Water, sport or power drinks with electrolytes may be helpful.  You may wish to dilute to decrease sweetness.
• Strained fruit juices without pulp (apple, white grape, iced tea) NO ORANGE JUICE
• Water, clear flavored waters or seltzer (NO red or purple!
• Black tea or coffee – NO milk or non-dairy creamer.  You may have any type of sugar or sweetener.
• Fat free chicken or beef broth (prefer low sodium)
• Hard candies (Lifesavers, etc.)
• Plain Jello – NO fruits or toppings
• Popsicles, Italian Ice – NO sherbets or fruit bars

SPANISH VERSION

MOVIPREP

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the box.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet). 
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water,  gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer

The Movi Prep carton contains 4 pouches and a disposable container for mixing.  There are 2 pouches labeled “A” and 2 pouches labeled “B”.  You must complete the entire prep to ensure the most effective cleansing.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

CLEAR LIQUID DIET 

• Between 6 – 7 PM the evening before, empty 1 pouch “A” and 1 pouch “B” into the disposable container.
• Add lukewarm drinking water to the top line of the container.  Mix to dissolve.  (If preferred, you may mix the solutions ahead of time and refrigerate prior to drinking)
• The Movi Prep container is divided by 4 marks.  Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 oz) until the full liter is complete.
• Drink 16 oz of the clear liquid of your choice.

5 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE

• 5 hours before your scheduled procedure time, repeat the above steps.

• Diarrhea may continue for several hours after you finish drinking the solution

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SPANISH VERSION

Suprep

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the box.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).

• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

DAY BEFORE COLONOSCOPY

In the evening:

• Between 6-7 PM the day before your procedure, take the first dose by completing steps 1-4.

1. Pour ONE (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container.
2. Add drinking water to the 16-oz line on the container and mix.
3. Drink ALL the liquid in the container.
4. You must drink two (2) more 16-oz containers of water over the next 1 hour.

5 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE

• Five (5) hours prior to your scheduled procedure time, take the second dose of your prep by completing steps 1-4.

1. Pour ONE (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container.
2. Add cool drinking water to the 16-oz line on the container and mix.
3. Drink ALL the liquid in the container.
4. You must drink two (2) more 16-oz containers of water over the next 1 hour.

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SPANISH VERSION

NuLYTELY

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

• You must follow a clear liquid diet the entire day before your procedure.
• In the morning, dilute NuLYTELY with one gallon of water and chill in the refrigerator.
• Between 6:00 & 7:00 PM, the day before your procedure, start drinking 8 oz. of the solution every 15 to 20 minutes until you have finished half the gallon.
• If you have severe discomfort or bloating, stop drinking the solutions for a while or wait longer between drinking each glass until the discomfort goes away.

6 HOURS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

• 6 hours before your scheduled procedure time, start drinking the remaining half of the solution. It will take about 2 hours to finish the solution.   
• Diarrhea may continue for several hours after you finish drinking the solution.

 SPANISH VERSION

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Two-Day Procedure Preparation Nulytely (Golytely/PEG 3350)

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick it up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet starting after lunch, two days before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours before your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a canceled procedure.

In preparation for your colonoscopy:

Purchase (from the pharmacy):

• 2 gallons of Nulytely (Golytely/PEG 3350)

2 DAYS BEFORE COLONOSCOPY:

• Eat a light breakfast and lunch before 1 pm
• After lunch, dilute NuLYTELY with one gallon of water and chill in the refrigerator.
• Begin your clear liquid diet immediately after lunch
• Between 6:00-7:00 pm, start drinking 8 oz. of the solution every 15 to 20 minutes until you have finished half of the gallon.  Keep the remaining preparation in the refrigerator for tomorrow.

1  DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY:

• Continue to push clear liquids the entire day to avoid dehydration and minimize hunger
• Between 6:00-7:00 pm, start drinking 8 oz. of the solution every 15 to 20 minutes until you have finished the other half of the gallon.
• Dilute the second Nulytely with another gallon of water and refrigerate
• 6 hours before your arrival time, open the second gallon and drink half of the solution in the same fashion as above  (You may discard the remaining half of the second gallon).
• Continue clear liquids until 4 hours prior to your exam

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SPANISH VERSION

COLYTE

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

 THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

In the morning:

• Choose one of the flavor packs and add it to the one gallon bottle. Shake well to adequately mix the flavor pack with the powder.
• Add water to the fill line and shake well until the powder has dissolved.
• Refrigerate until ready to drink.

In the evening:

• Begin drinking the solution between 6pm and 7pm. Drink an 8 ounce glass of the solution every 10 minutes.       It is recommended that you drink the whole glass rapidly rather than sip small amounts.
• Keep drinking the solution every 10 minutes until half the bottle is empty or bowel movements run clear.
• Bowel movements should begin approximately one hour after the first glass of the solution. They will continue for several hours after you finish drinking the last glass.

• *Feeling of bloating, abdominal fullness and nausea are common after the first glasses of the solution. This is temporary and should subside once bowel movements begin.

5 HOURS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

• 5 hours before your scheduled procedure time, start drinking the 2^nd half of the solution.  Drink an 8 ounce glass of the solution every 10 minutes until the solution is gone.   
• Diarrhea may continue for several hours after you finish drinking the solution.                                       

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MIRALAX

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.

 You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).

• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

Purchase:

• Miralax 238 grams – 8.3 oz. This is available over the counter.
• 64 oz. Gatorade – Lemon/Lime preferred. DO NOT BUY RED OR PURPLE.
• Patients with diabetes may substitute Pedialyte for Gatorade.
• 4 Dulcolax Laxative tablets (NOT suppositories!)

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer

DAY BEFORE COLONOSCOPY

• CLEAR LIQUID DIET – It is very important to drink plenty of clear liquids throughout the entire day.
• Mix ALL of the Miralax and Gatorade mixture on the morning of the day before your procedure, and refrigerate if desired.
• 5 PM take 4 Dulcolax tablets.
• One hour later (6 PM), start drinking Gatorade (or Pedialyte) Miralax mixture – 8 oz. every 15 minutes.
• Drink only half of the solution (32 ounces)
• If you have mild discomfort or bloating, stop drinking for a while or wait longer between drinking each glass until the discomfort goes away.

5 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE

• 5 hours before your scheduled procedure time, drink the last 32 ounces (8 oz. every 15-20 minutes) until remaining solution is gone.
• Diarrhea may continue for several hours after you finish drinking the solution.

SPANISH VERSION

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Two-Day Procedure Preparation (Miralax)

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.*

• You must be on a clear liquid diet starting after lunch, two days before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours before your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a canceled procedure.

Purchase (over the counter only-we have NOT sent as a prescription):

• Miralax 238 grams – 8.3 oz. (Over-the-counter only-we have NOT sent as a prescription)
• 32 oz. Gatorade – Lemon/Lime preferred. DO NOT BUY RED OR PURPLE.
• Patients with diabetes may substitute Pedialyte for Gatorade.
• 4 Dulcolax Laxative tablets (NOT suppositories!)

2 DAYS BEFORE COLONOSCOPY: Date____________

• Eat a light breakfast and lunch before 1 pm.
• Begin your clear liquid diet immediately after lunch (no more solid food until after colonoscopy)
• 5 PM take 4 Dulcolax tablets.
• At 6 pm, mix 1/2 of the Miralax (119 grams- 4 ounces) with 32 oz of Gatorade and drink 8 oz. every 15 minutes until complete

1 DAY BEFORE COLONOSCOPY: Date_____________

• CLEAR LIQUID DIET- It is very important to drink plenty of clear liquids throughout the entire day.
• Follow the attached standard split preparation instructions.

PLENVU

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the box.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).

• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water,  gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

The Plenvu carton contains 3 pouches and a disposable container for mixing.  There is 1 pouch labeled Dose 1 and for Dose 2, there are 2 smaller pouches labeled “A & B”.  You must complete the entire prep to ensure the most effective cleansing.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

CLEAR LIQUID DIET 

• Between 6 – 7 PM the evening before-Take Dose 1 (Large single pouch labeled Dose 1).
• Use the mixing container to mix the contents of the Dose 1 with at least 16 ounces of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved.  This may take 2-3 minutes (if preferred, you may mix the solution ahead of time and refrigerate prior to drinking).
• TAKE YOUR TIME-SLOWLY finish the dose within 30 minutes.
• Drink 32 oz of the clear liquid of your choice.  (Please avoid clear liquids with increased amounts of sodium ex. chicken/beef broth)

5 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE

• 5 hours before your scheduled procedure time, take Dose 2.
• Take Dose 2 (Smaller pouch A and pouch B stuck together). Use the mixing container to mix the contents of Dose 2 (pouch A and pouch B) with at least 16 oz of water by shaking or using a spoon until it’s completely dissolved.  This may take 2-3 minutes.
• TAKE YOUR TIME-SLOWLY finish the dose within 30 minutes or may cause nausea and vomiting
• Drink 32 oz of the clear liquid of your choice.  (Please avoid clear liquids with increased amounts of sodium ex. chicken/beef broth)

Diarrhea may continue for several hours after you finish drinking the solution

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Clenpiq

• Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the box.
• The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week
• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

CLEAR LIQUID DIET

In the Evening: Between 6-7 PM the day before your procedure, take the first dose by completing steps 1-3.

1. Drink one bottle of CLENPIQ
2. You must drink five (5) 8-oz containers of water every 20 or 30 minutes until complete.
3. If you experience nausea, please slow the intake of water to one glass every hour until complete.
4. After your first dose, if severe bloating, swelling or stomach pain occur, delay the second dose until the symptoms resolve.

5 HOURS Before Procedure: Five (5) hours prior to your scheduled procedure time, take the second dose of your prep by completing steps 1-3

1. Drink the other bottle of CLENPIQ
2. You must drink four (4) more 8-oz containers of water over the next 1 hour
3. Nothing by mouth at all after you complete Step #2

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SUTAB

*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the box.*

*The prescription for your prep has been sent to your pharmacy electronically. Please pick up within a week.

• You must be on a clear liquid diet 30 hours before your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

The American College of Gastroenterologists recommends splitting the preparation for optimal visualization of the colon and detection of small polyps and cancer.

SUTAB is a split-dose (2-day) regimen. A total of 24 tablets is required for complete preparation for colonoscopy. You will take the tablets in two doses of 12 tablets each. Clear liquids must be consumed with each dose of SUTAB, and additional clear liquids must be consumed after each dose.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY

DO NOT take any oral medication within 1 hour of starting your 1^st  dose of SUTAB.     

• Between 6-7 PM the day before your procedure, take the first dose by completing steps 1-3.

1. Open one bottle of 12 tablets.
2. Fill the provided container with 16 ounces of clear liquids (up to the fill line). Swallow each tablet with sip of clear liquids, and drink the entire amount of clear liquids over 15 to 20 minutes.
3. You must drink two (2) more 16-oz containers of clear liquids over the next 1 hour.

5 HOURS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

DO NOT take any oral medication within 1 hour of starting your 2^nd  dose of SUTAB.

• Five (5) hours prior to your scheduled procedure time, take the second dose of your prep by completing steps 1-3.

1. Open one bottle of 12 tablets.
2. Fill the provided container with 16 ounces of clear liquids (up to the fill line). Swallow each tablet with sip of clear liquids, and drink the entire amount of clear liquids over 15 to 20 minutes.
3. You must drink two (2) more 16-oz containers of clear liquids over the next 1 hour.

SPANISH VERSION

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*Follow these instructions.  Do NOT follow the instructions on the bottle.*

• You must be on a clear liquid diet starting after lunch, two days prior to your procedure (please review the clear liquid diet sheet).
• You must not have anything by mouth for 4 hours prior to your procedure, INCLUDING water, gum and hard candies.

NOTE:  Failure to properly cleanse your colon may result in a cancelled procedure.

Purchase (over the counter only-we have NOT sent as a prescription):

• Miralax 238 grams – 8.3 oz. (Over the counter only-we have NOT sent as a prescription)
• 64 oz. Gatorade – Lemon/Lime preferred. DO NOT BUY RED OR PURPLE.
• Patients with diabetes may substitute Pedialyte for Gatorade.
• 4 Dulcolax Laxative tablets (NOT suppositories!)

2 DAYS BEFORE COLONOSCOPY: Date____________ 

• Eat a light breakfast and lunch before 1 pm.
• Begin your clear liquid diet immediately after lunch (no more solid food until after colonoscopy)

• 5 PM take 4 Dulcolax tablets.

• At 6 pm, mix Miralax with Gatorade and drink 8 oz. every 15 minutes until complete 

1 DAY BEFORE COLONOSCOPY: Date_____________

• CLEAR LIQUID DIET- It is very important to drink plenty of clear liquids throughout the entire day.
• Follow the attached standard split preparation instructions.