Procedure Preparations
- Please AVOID any ASPIRIN products and weight reducing medications or supplements (7) days prior to your procedure. If you are on COUMADIN you MUST STOP taking this product (5) days prior to your procedure. Please be aware if a biopsy is taken or a polyp is removed you will need to refrain from any Aspirin products (3) weeks following your procedure unless instructed otherwise by your physician. (A list of commonly used Aspirin products will be included in your instructions.) If you DO NOT KNOW if Aspirin or blood thinning agents are in the medication(s) you are taking and to AVOID any HEALTH RISKS consult the physician that prescribed the medication(s) to you or your pharmacist.
- You MUST be on a clear liquid diet the ENTIRE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. Examples of clear liquids; water, 7-up, Sprite, chicken or beef broth, Gatorade, white grape juice, Jell-O, tea and coffee WITHOUT cream or sugar. Please DO NOT eat or drink anything colored RED or PURPLE. However: cherry or grape flavored Magnesium Citrate are acceptable. Please drink plenty or fluids throughout the day. This will keep you well hydrated and make the Bowel Prep easier for you.
- Please take two (2) DUCOLAX tablets at 10:00am, and two (2) 10 ounce bottles of MAGNESIUM CTRATE between 3:00 – 5:00 pm, the day before your procedure. (Cherry or grape flavored Magnesium Citrate is acceptable.)
- You CAN NOT eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before your procedure.
- You are required to have a driver with you following your procedure.