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VISICOL COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION

Purchase:
1. VISICOL tablets (28) (prescription only)
2. DULCOLAX tablets (4)
3. gingerale (12 oz)

The DAY BEFORE your colonoscopy:
You may drink ONLY clear liquids.
Examples of clear liquids: Water, clear fruit juices such as apple or white grape, chicken or beef bouillion, jello, clear Gatorade, clear soft drinks, coffee without cream.

NO MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS. NO RED JELLO OR JUICES.

4 PM: Take 4 VISICOL tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid for a total of 20 tablets. Take the last dose with 12 ounces of ginger ale (diet or regular).

9 PM: Take 4 VISICOL tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of clear liquid until 8 tablets have been taken.

9:30 PM: Take 4 DULCOLAX tablets with 8 ounces of any clear liquid.

The DAY OF your colonoscopy:
You may take any necessary medications with a sip of water.
Bring along someone to take you home.

No aspirin, aspirin by-products or plavix for 1 week prior to your colonscopy. No coumadin for 5 days or check with your physician who orders the coumadin. Call 291-2241 if you have any questions.

REMEMBER: The preparation is very important. An adequate clean out allows for the best evaluation of your entire colon. During the prep, using baby wipes may ease some of your discomfort.