Instructions
for Your Colonoscopy
Please
read all prep instructions at least (3) days before your colonoscopy
examination. Your dosage schedule may be adjusted by your
physician.
You
will need to purchase a total of (3) fluid ounces
of Fleet Phospho-Soda (Ginger-Lemon Flavor or Unflavored)
at the pharmacy to be taken in divided doses.
-
DO NOT ACCEPT SUBSTITUTIONS for Fleet Phospho-Soda
brand
- If
larger amount is purchased, DO NOT EXCEED
the recommended dosage given in these instructions as serious
side effects may occur.
Note:
Individual responses to laxatives vary. This prep will cause
multiple bowel movements. It often works within 30 minutes
of taking and may last as long as 3 hours. Please remain within
easy access of toilet facilities.
- If
you require antibiotics before routine dental work, or a
diabetic taking insulin or pills, or taking a blood thinner,
or have cardiac stents, consult your physician for additional
instructions before beginning this procedure.
Make sure you have made arrangements for someone to drive
you home after the procedure. Because of the sedation you
will receive, you will not be able to drive yourself home,
or drive for the remainder of the day. Please make arrangements
in advance for your transportation home. YOU CANNOT HAVE
THE PROCEDURE DONE IF NO RIDE IS AVAILABLE. Taxicabs and
public transportation are not acceptable options.
DAY
BEFORE EXAMINATION:
Drink only "clear liquids" for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner. Solid foods, milk, or milk products are not allowed.
Liquids that are colored red or purple are not allowed. *No
Alcoholic Beverages*
"CLEAR
LIQUIDS" include:
- strained
fruit juices without pulp (apple, white grape, lemonade)
-
water
- clear
broth or bouillon
- coffee
or tea (without milk or non-dairy creamer)
- gatorade
- carbonated
and non-carbonated soft drinks
- Kool-aid
or other fruit flavored drinks
- plain
Jell-O (without fruits or toppings)
- ice
popsicles
7:00
p.m.
Add 1 1/2 fluid oz (3 measuring Tablespoonfuls-not tableware)
Fleet Phospho-Soda to one-half glass (4 fluid ounces) of cool
water, (or you may substitute water with gatorade, ginger
ale, apple juice, sprite or 7-up) and drink. Make sure you
drink it all. Follow with continuous approved clear liquids.
You are encouraged to drink throughout the night to avoid
dehydration.
DAY
OF EXAMINATION:
* (4) hours before you leave for your appointment (Allow
driving time)
Add 1 1 /2 fluid oz (3 measuring Tablespoonfuls-not tableware)
Fleet Phospho-Soda to one-half glass (4 fluid ounces) of cold
water, (or you may substitute water with gatorade,ginger ale,
apple juice, sprite or 7-up) and drink. Make sure you drink
it all. Follow immediately with fluids. Continue to drink
until (3) hours before the test to avoid dehydration.
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