Attention:
You must be off aspirin and other blood thinners 7-10 days prior to the procedure. Tylenol is ok to take.
Please purchase the following at your pharmacy:
- Miralax Powder 8.3 oz (238 g) bottle
- Four Dulcolax Tablets (laxative)
- 64 oz bottle of Gatorade (orange or yellow)
Day Prior to Your Procedure
Follow a clear liquid diet from the time you wake up in the morning
- You make drink clear liquids such as apple juice, cranberry juice, Gatorade, clear broth, tea, coffee, soda, popsicles, and Jello-O (avoid any red or green Jell-O due to artificial dyes)
- Do not have any milk products, citrus juice, or solid food
- Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day
- Diabetics: Take only half of your diabetes medication the day prior to your procedure
Step 1: 1 PM (Day prior to procedure)
Take four Dulcolax tablets
Step 2: 3 PM (Day prior to procedure)
Mix the bottle of Miralax powder into the 64 oz Gatorade. Shake until the powder is dissolved. Drink an 8oz glass of the Gatorade mixture every 10-15 min until gone
Remember:
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight-not even water
- You may take your regular medications at your regular time with a tiny sip of water except blood thinners or aspirin
- Vaseline or Desitin are good skin protectants to be applied prior to starting prep