* Do not take prep unless you have been scheduled for a Colonoscopy in a hospital facility *

Take Miralax preparation as directed by your doctor.

MIRALAX PREPARATION

• Purchase at the pharmacy over-the-counter Miralax (8.3 oz/238g bottle). Also purchase over-the-counter Dulcolax tablets.
• Mix the entire bottle of Miralax powder with either 64 ounces of Crystal Light Lemonade or 64 ounces of Gatorade, chill in the refrigerator.
• The day before your scheduled colonoscopy:
  • Have a light breakfast before 8:00 a.m. Do not eat any solids after breakfast day prior to procedure. See below for clear liquids allowed.
  • Drink only clear liquids after 8:00 a.m.
  • At 3:00 p.m. take 4 Dulcolax tablets.
  • At 5:00 p.m. start drinking the Miralax. Drink 8 ounces every 10 to 15 minutes until finished.
  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
  • CLEAR LIQUIDS ALLOWED: Water, clear fruit juices (apple, grape, cranberry), bouillon, plain Jell-O, coffee or tea without cream or milk, Popsicles, soda of any flavor.
  • CLEAR LIQUIDS AND FOODS NOT ALLOWED: red Jell-O, cream, milk, milk products, solid foods, alcoholic beverages.
• MEDICATIONS: bring a record of all the medications you are taking.

If you re taking COUMADIN, PLAVIX, ASPIRIN, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, or if you are a DIABETIC or have KIDNEY DISEASE contact our office AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE your colonoscopy for further instructions.

Take all other medications as you routinely would.