![]() (You will need up to 6 hours to complete the laxative drink and finish bowel movements.) (Do not follow the instructions on the bottle itself.) Start drinking the laxative between 4 p.m. ![]() Mix your laxative drink and start drinking it, following the instructions below or a handout from the medical center.You will drink half of the laxative drink today, starting in the late afternoon.Drink only clear liquids or certain light-colored beverages.Avoid foods that contain red, blue or purple dyes that may interfere with the test. Eat only low-fiber foods, and avoid foods that contain red, blue or purple dyes that may interfere with the test.Ĭonfirm that a family member or friend is available to drive you home after your procedure and to stay with you for two hours afterward.Ĭontinue eating only low-fiber foods.If you are taking medication for diabetes and/or cardiac conditions, follow the instructions you've received for managing those medications during the procedure preparation.Stop taking any fiber supplements and anti-diarrheal medication.For example, if your colonoscopy is scheduled for Wednesday, you would start the low-fiber diet Sunday morning. Start preparing three days before your colonoscopy. If you need to cancel your procedure, you must cancel 5 business days (1 week) in advance to avoid a $100 late cancellation fee. Your test will have to be rescheduled if you don't have someone to accompany you home. Important: Arrange for someone to drive you home after the colonoscopy. The evening before, drink half of a prescription laxative drink to clean out your colon for the procedure. ![]()
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