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Prep:
HAVE PRESCRIPTION FILLED THAT IS ATTACHED TO TOP OF THIS PAPER. MIX THE PREP WITH WATER AND REFRIGERATE THE MORNING BEFORE
YOUR PROCEDURE.
Diet:
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE, YOU WILL HAVE LIQUIDS ONLY.
LIQUIDS: CLEAR SOUPS, BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS,
POPSICLES, JUICES (APPLE JUICE) *NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS*
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AROUND 3pm: START DRINKING THE PREP SOLUTION. DRINK A GLASS FULL EVERY 15 - 30 MINUTES. IF YOU BECOME NAUSEATED OR FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T DRINK ANY MORE, STOP DRINKING THE PREP UNTIL THE NAUSEA PASSES. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL HOURS FOR YOU TO FINISH THE PREP. YOU MAY STOP DRINKING THE PREP WHEN YOU ARE HAVING CLEAR LIQUID STOOLS. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Morning of Procedure:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK. YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS.
**YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PLAVIX, COUMADIN AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.
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Prep:
BOWEL PREP INSTRUCTIONS: PURCHASE AT PHARMACY WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION: MILK OF MAGNESIA..
ALSO, HAVE PRESCRIPTION FILLED THAT IS ATTACHED TO TOP OF THIS PAPER.
TWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE: TAKE 2 TABLESPOONS MILK OF MAGNESIA IN THE MORNING AND IN THE EVENING FOLLOWED BY A GLASS OF WATER.
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE: MIX THE NU-LYTELY PREP WITH WATER AND REFRIGERATE.
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| Diet:
YOU WILL HAVE CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.
LIQUIDS: CLEAR SOUPS, BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS, POPSICLES, JUICES (APPLE JUICE) *NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS*
AROUND 3pm: START DRINKING THE PREP SOLUTION. DRINK A GLASS FULL EVERY 15 - 30 MINUTES. IF YOU BECOME NAUSEATED OR FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T DRINK ANY MORE, STOP DRINKING THE PREP UNTIL THE NAUSEA PASSES. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL HOURS FOR YOU TO FINISH THE PREP. YOU MAY STOP DRINKING THE PREP WHEN YOU ARE HAVING CLEAR LIQUID STOOLS. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Morning of Procedure:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK. YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS.
**YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PLAVIX, COUMADIN AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.
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Prep:
HAVE PRESCRIPTION FILLED THAT IS ATTACHED TO TOP OF THIS PAPER.
MIX THE PREP WITH WATER AND REFRIGERATE THE MORNING BEFORE
YOUR PROCEDURE.
Diet:
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. YOU WILL HAVE LIQUIDS ONLY.
LIQUIDS: CLEAR SOUPS, BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS, POPSICLES, JUICES (APPLE JUICE), SPORTS DRINKS
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*NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS*
AROUND 3pm: TAKE THE 4 (FOUR) DULCOLAX TABLETS WITH 8 OUNCE GLASS OF WATER.
4 pm: START DRINKING THE PREP SOLUTION. DRINK A GLASS FULL EVERY 15 - 30 MINUTES. IF YOU BECOME NAUSEATED OR FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T DRINK ANY MORE, STOP DRINKING THE PREP UNTIL THE NAUSEA PASSES. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Important:
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. MORNING OF PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS.
**YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PLAVIX AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE.. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.
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Prep:
ONE WEEK BEFORE EXAM: START TAKING MIRALAX LAXATIVE. MIX ONE CAPFUL OF POWDER IN 8 OZ. OF CLEAR LIQUID TWICE DAILY. HAVE PRESCRIPTION FOR HALF-LYTELY PREP KIT FILLED AT ANY PHARMACY.
DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE: MIX THE HALF-LYTELY PREP WITH WATER AND REFRIGERATE.
Diet:
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE, YOU WILL BE ON A CLEAR LIQUID DIET.
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LIQUIDS: CLEAR SOUPS, BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS, POPSICLES, JUICES (APPLE JUICE), SPORT DRINKS. *NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS
AT 3:00 P.M.: TAKE THE 4 DULCOLAX TABLETS WITH 8OZ. OF CLEAR LIQUID.
AT 4:00 P.M.: START DRINKING THE PREP SOLUTION. DRINK A GLASS FULL EVERY 15 - 30 MINUTES. IF YOU BECOME NAUSEATED OR FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T DRINK ANY MORE, STOP DRINKING THE PREP UNTIL THE NAUSEA PASSES. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Important:
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, PLAVIX AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE.
MORNING OF PROCEDURE, YOU WILL TAKE HEART AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS WITH A SIP OF WATER. **IF YOU ARE TAKING INSULIN OR BLOOD THINNERS, YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR PRESCRIBING DOCTOR FOR DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS**
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| MOM Fleet Phospha Prep |
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Fleet Phospha-soda is a salt-based laxative that provides bowel cleansing through increasing theretention of water in the intestine, which in turn promotes bowel movements. It is useful in preparing the colon for colonoscopy and various colon and rectal surgeries. This particular preparation has been chosen for you because of the reduced volume of the solution and its decreased amount of abdominal discomfort.
Prep:
BOWEL PREP INSTRUCTIONS: PURCHASE AT PHARMACY WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION: 3 OUNCE BOTTLE OF FLEET PHOSPHA-SODA, 4 DULCOLAX TABLETS, MILK OF MAGNESIA
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TWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE: TAKE 2 TABLESPOONS MILK OF MAGNESIA IN THE MORNING AND IN THE EVENING FOLLOWED BY A GLASS OF WATER.
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:, FOLLOW A CLEAR LIQUID DIET - ANY LIQUID THAT YOU CAN SEE THROUGH SUCH AS: BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS,POPSICLES, CLEAR JUICES (APPLE, CRANBERRY), OR SPORTS DRINKS (GATORADE). **NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS**
AT NOON (OR 6 PM): MIX ½ BOTTLE OF THE FLEET PHOSPHA-SODA WITH 8 OUNCES OF FAVORITE CLEAR LIQUID. DRINK, THEN FOLLOW WITH A SECOND 8 OUNCE GLASS OF THAT CLEAR LIQUID.
AT 4 PM (OR 10 PM): MIX REMAINING ½ BOTTLE OF THE PHOSPHA-SODA IN 8 OUNCES OF FAVORITE CLEAR LIQUID. DRINK, THEN FOLLOW WITH A SECOND 8 OUNCE GLASS OF THAT CLEAR LIQUID AND THE 4 DULCOLAX TABLETS. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UP UNTIL MIDNIGHT. NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT.
Morning of Procedure:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK. YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, COUMADIN, PLAVIX AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.
This is a thorough bowel cleansing procedure, and may leave you feeling weakened. It is important to maintain your bodily fluids by drinking lots of water and other clear liquids throughout the day. You may want to apply some Desitin or other protective cream to the anal area to minimize your discomfort during the bowel procedure.
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Prep:
HAVE PRESCRIPTION FILLED THAT IS ATTACHED TO TOP OF THIS PAPER.
Diet:
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE: YOU WILL HAVE LIQUIDS ONLY.
LIQUIDS: BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS, POPSICLES, CLEAR JUICES (APPLE JUICE), SPORTS DRINKS
*NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS*
**THE MOVIPREP CARTON CONTAINS 4 POUCHES AND A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MIXING. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PREP TO ENSURE THE MOST EFFECTIVE CLEANSING.**
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| FIRST DOSE: 5:00 pm: 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. THE MOVIPREP CONTAINER IS DIVIDED BY 4 MARKS. EVERY 15 MINUTES, DRINK THE SOLUTION DOWN TO THE NEXT MARK (APPROX. 8 OUNCES), UNTIL THE FULL LITER IS COMPLETE. DRINK 16 OZ OF THE CLEAR LIQUID OF YOU CHOICE.
SECOND DOSE: 8:00 pm: REPEAT, MIXING REMAINING POUCH A AND POUCH B IN DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH LUKEWARM WATER. DRINK THE SOLUTION EVERY 15 MINUTES UNTIL YOU FINISH THE FULL LITER. DRINK 16 OZ OF THE CLEAR LIQUID OF YOU CHOICE. YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
Morning of Procedure:
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK. YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PLAVIX AND PLETAL FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.
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OsmoPrep is a salt-based laxative that provides bowel cleansing through increasing the retention of water in the intestine, which in turn promotes bowel movements. It is useful in preparing the colon for colonoscopy and various colon and rectal surgeries.
Prep:
HAVE THE ATTACHED PRESCRIPTION FILLED AT YOUR PHARMACY.
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:, FOLLOW A CLEAR LIQUID DIET - ANY LIQUID THAT YOU CAN SEE THROUGH SUCH AS: BROTH, TEA, COFFEE, JELL-O, SOFT DRINKS,POPSICLES, CLEAR JUICES (APPLE, CRANBERRY), OR SPORTS DRINKS (GATORADE). **NO RED COLORING OR DAIRY PRODUCTS**
**YOU WILL TAKE A TOTAL OF 32 TABLETS**
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FIRST DOSE: AT 5:00 PM TAKE 4 OSMOPREP TABLETS EVERY 15 MINUTES WITH AT LEAST 8OZ. OF CLEAR LIQUID FOR A TOTAL OF 20 TABLETS. (5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 AND 6:00 PM)
SECOND DOSE: AT 9:00 PM TAKE 4 OSMOPREP TABLETS EVERY 15 MINUTES WITH AT LEAST 8 OZ. OF CLEAR LIQUID FOR A TOTAL OF 8 TABLETS. (9:00, AND 9:15 PM) TAKE THE 4 DULCOLAX TABLETS AT 9:30 PM WITH AT LEAST 8 OZ. OF CLEAR LIQUID. YOU MAY CONTINUE CLEAR LIQUIDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT. YOU WILL HAVE NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIGNIGHT.
Morning of Procedure:
YOU WILL NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS.
**YOU MUST STOP TAKING ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, PLAVIX, PLETAL AND COUMADIN FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. YOU MUST STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, ROOTS AND VITAMINS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY/PROCEDURE.**
This is a thorough bowel cleansing procedure, and may leave you feeling weakened. It is important to maintain your bodily fluids by drinking lots of water and other clear liquids throughout the day. You may want to apply some Desitin or other protective cream to the anal area to minimize your discomfort during the bowel procedure.
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