For a successful colonoscopy, your colon must be clear of any stool. This allows your doctor to see your entire colon. For your doctor "A clean colon is like driving down a country road on a sunny day. A dirty colon is like driving in a hailstorm.” It is extremely important to follow these preparation instructions to clear your colon of any stool, otherwise the procedure may need to be repeated.
If you are unsure of any aspects of the preparation or you are having an adverse reaction ring 4321 0302 (Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30) or the Hospital that you will be having your procedure at (after hours).
One Week Before Your Colonoscopy
What if I have a tendency towards constipation?
Three Days Before Your Colonoscopy
Avoid high residue foods, generally any foods that ‘crunches’ in your mouth.
AVOID High Residue Foods
ALLOWED Low Residue Foods
Drink as much clear fluids as you can before, during and after having the preparation solution to prevent dehydration.
ALLOWED Clear Fluids
Clear fluids is any fluid you can see through. Avoid red or purple liquids as the remaining liquid in your colon can be tinted red or purple and be confused for bleeding.
Follow This For Morning Procedure (admission before 12:00 pm)
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE have a light breakfast and lunch containing LOW RESIDUE FOODS. You must finish eating solid food at least 3 hours (3:00 PM) before you start taking PLENVU, then stay on clear fluids only. DO NOT take oral medications within 1 hour before the start of PLENVU.
DOSE 1: Prepare Dose 1 (1 sachet) according to the leaflet in the PLENVU box. Chill if desired. At 6:00 PM drink your first dose of PLENVU over 30 minutes. Follow with 500 ml of clear fluids. Continue to drink clear fluids only.
DOSE 2: Prepare Dose 2 (2 sachets) according to the leaflet in the PLENVU box. Chill if desired. At 9:00 PM drink your second dose of PLENVU over 30 minutes. Follow with 500 ml of clear fluids.
You may continue drinking clear fluids until your NIL BY MOUTH time.
Follow This For Afternoon Procedure (admission after 12:00 pm)
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE
have a light breakfast and lunch containing LOW RESIDUE FOODS. You must finish eating solid food by 3:00 pm, then stay on clear fluids only.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE
DO NOT take oral medication within 1 hour before the start of PLENVU.
DOSE 1: Prepare Dose 1 (1 sachet) according to the leaflet in the PLENVU box. Chill if desired. At 6:00 AM drink your first dose of PLENVU over 30 minutes. Follow with 500 ml of clear fluids. Continue to drink clear fluids only.
DOSE 2: Prepare Dose 2 (2 sachets) according to the leaflet in the PLENVU box. Chill if desired. At 9:00 AM drink your second dose of PLENVU over 30 minutes. Follow with 500 ml of clear fluids.
You may continue clear fluids until your NIL BY MOUTH time.
What happens if I do not follow the bowel preparation instructions?
Seeds can block the suction channel of the colonoscope.
Tips For Bowel Prep
Most people find the process of bowel preparation much worse than the actual colonoscopy itself. Here are 6 tips to make the process a little less uncomfortable.
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