Several days before your scheduled procedure:
Purchase over the counter:  two 32 ounce bottles of Gatorade, (any flavor but NOT red or purple), 7 Dulcolax tablets and one 255 gram bottle of Miralax (prescription).

Five days prior to colonoscopy:
STOP taking any blood thinners (Plavix, Coumadin, Aspirin).

Two days prior to colonoscopy:
Take 3 Dulcolax tablets at bed time.

Day before colonoscopy:   
Follow a clear liquid diet, NO SOLID FOODS!!  You may have liquids such as apple juice, jello (no fruit added and no red), bouillon, broth, black coffee or tea (no cream or milk), water, white grape juice, ginger ale, 7-Up, Vernors, Coke.  NO RED OR PURPLE LIQUIDS AND NO DAIRY PRODUCTS!!

Directions:

2 PM:  

1. Take 4 Dulcolax tablets with water and continue taking clear liquids.
2. Mix 1/2 of the Miralax in each 32 ounce bottle of Gatorade until dissolved.

5 PM:

Drink the first bottle of the Miralax and Gatorade mixture, 8 ounces every 20 minutes until finished.

10 PM:

Drink the second bottle of the Miralax and Gatorade mixture until it's gone.

STOP EATING AND DRINKING AFTER MIDNIGHT

• You may apply a petroleum based product or diaper rash ointment to the rectal area if you experience discomfort from frequent stools.
• You MAY take your blood pressure medications with a sip of water the morning of your procedure.
• **You MUST have a driver with you, who must remain in the waiting room during your procedure.**
• If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 248-334-3197.