Preparations
HalfLytely Preparation for Procedures Before 10:00 AM
(For Procedures Scheduled Before 10:00 AM)
One week prior to your procedure do not take the following medications: Aspirin or Aspirin containing products, Arthritis medication, Anticoagulants (blood-thinners)(i.e.: Coumadin, Plavix, Aggrenox, Ginko, Vitamin E), Analgesics (i.e.: Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Voltaren, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Celebrex) and Indocin. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is ALLOWED. However, you must take your other medications each day, including the preparation day and the procedure day, with a small amount of water.
The day before your Colonoscopy:
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In the morning, mix the powder in the jug with water thoroughly according to the instructions on the package. The solution may be chilled in the refrigerator. Do not add ice or flavorings.
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Drink only clear liquids for breakfast lunch and dinner (water, broth, coffee, tea, sodas, popsicles, italian ice, Gatorade, Kool-aid, apple juice, other strained fruit juices without the pulp, hard candy, Jello). Avoid drinks that are red or purple in color. Do not drink milk. Drink as much clear liquids as possible during the day. Do not eat vegetables or soups containing vegetables or beans.
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Drink at least 5 glasses of clear liquids before taking the Bisacodyl tablets.
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At 12:00 p.m. (noon) take the two (2) Bisacodyl tablets with water. Do not chew or crush. Do not take within 1 hour of taking an antacid medication.
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At 6:00 p.m. begin drinking the solution. Drink one 8 oz. glass every 10-15 minutes (about 8 glasses). Drink all of the solution.
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Do not eat or drink anything after 12:00 a.m. (midnight) the night before the colonoscopy (except for your allowed medications).
Call the office at 305-913-0666 if you have difficulty with your preparation, or if you do not have a bowel movement before bedtime.
- Please inform your physician's assistant if you are a diabetic, if you have a pacemaker or defibrillator, or have a latex allergy.
- Please make arrangements to be driven home after your procedure; you will not be allowed to drive yourself home.
- Please notify the office at least 72 hours in advance if you plan to cancel your procedure, otherwise a cancellation fee of $75 may be charged. Call (305) 630-4739 and leave your name, date and time of the procedure, your date of birth and name of the physician and your doctors assistant will return your call.