1 Colonoscopy with MiraLAX ® Prep You will mix and drink two doses of prep. Drink first dose one day before test and the second dose the day of test. Please call with questions. 608-890-5010 or 1-855-342-9900 www.uwhealth.org/digestivehealth Getting Ready for Colonoscopy Test 7 days before 3 days before 1 day before Day of Talk to doctor about medicines Start low-fiber Pick up supplies Arrange for a ride home Stop eating Drink clear liquids only Drink prep Finish prep No food Nothing by mouth 4 hours before check-in Read all directions Read page 2 Read pages 3-4 Read pages 4-5 Important Please Read One week before colonoscopy test 2 7 Days before Colonoscopy Medicine Talk to your doctor about blood thinner and diabetes medicine. These will need to be adjusted before the test. 3 Days before Colonoscopy Diet Do not eat Corn Raw Vegetables Popcorn Potato Skins Fruit with skin or seeds Nuts To Do • Make plans for a responsible adult to drive you home. If you plan to take a cab or bus home, you need an adult with you. The cab or bus driver cannot be that adult. Do NOT drive the day of your test. • Plan to go rest at home. You may be able to resume your normal routine the next day. • Buy supplies 3-5 days before test. No prescription needed. o 4- Bisacodyl 5 mg laxative tablets o MiraLAX ® (238 gm or one 8.3 oz bottle) o Two-32 oz bottles of Gatorade ® or Powerade ® . No red, blue or purple. • If you have constipation, take a laxative and start clear liquid diet 2-3 days before test. 1 Day before Colonoscopy Today drink only clear liquids, no food. You will drink the first dose of prep today. Clear Liquids (Nothing red or purple) Water Soda Clear sports drinks (Powerade, Gatorade ® ) Tea Broth Black Coffee (no cream or milk) Apple Juice 3 Mix Prep Mix half of MiraLAX ® powder in 32 ounces of Gatorade ® or Powerade ® . Mix to dissolve. Okay to keep it chilled. Mix second dose tonight. If you take medicine, take it 1 hour before or 1 hour after you finish drinking the prep. Cancel plans for the rest of the day. Drink prep. Be near the bathroom. Each part of prep may last several hours. Do not drink prep at work. Drink 1 cup every 10 – 20 minutes. If you have nausea or stomach pains slow down or stop for 30 minutes. Expect liquid stools to begin in 1-2 hours. Okay to drink clear liquids after MiraLAX prep. Nothing to drink 4 hours before check-in. Before bed, mix second dose of prep. Mix to dissolve. Keep chilled. Drink second dose day of test. Helpful Hints • Drink prep with a straw to avoid the taste. • Apply petroleum jelly to your bottom to prevent soreness. Clean area with baby wipes. • Wear more clothes if you feel chilled. Table: Timing of Prep Day Before Colonoscopy Day of Colonoscopy check-in before noon 10:00 AM - Start Clear Liquids 4:00 PM – Take 4 bisacodyl tablets 6:00 PM – Start prep. Drink 4 glasses of prep before bed. 5 hours before check-in: Drink all the prep Nothing by mouth 4 hours before check-in check-in after noon 3:00 PM - Start Clear Liquids 6:00 PM - Take 4 bisacodyl tablets 8:00 PM - Start prep. Drink 4 glasses of prep before bed 5 hours before check-in: Drink all of prep Nothing by mouth 4 hours before check-in 4 Your liquid stools will color the water yellow or tan. There should be no solids (flecks are OK). When to Call the Doctor: • Steady stomach pain • Light-headed • Dizzy • If you do not get results or have a bowel movement Digestive Health Center: 608-890-5010 or 1-855-342-9900 Day of Colonoscopy Please see letter we sent you with details about check-in. • NO food • Nothing to drink 4 hours before check-in • Plan to wear loose, comfy clothes • Leave jewelry and valuables at home • If you wear glasses or contacts, please bring a case • Bring inhalers, CPAP, or BiPAP • If you will be late, please call (We may need to reschedule your test) Going Home Expect to be with us for 2-3 hours. Your driver needs to be available when you are ready to go home. It may be best for them to stay in the building. We will ask for their cell phone number. • Do not return to work today  Do not use machines  Do not make important decisions  Plan to rest  No alcohol  Do not drive Contact Us UW Health Digestive Health Center 750 University Row Madison, WI 608-890-5010 or 855-342-9900 University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics GI Procedure Clinic 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 608-263-8097 or 800-323-8942 Meriter Hospital Digestive Health Center Lower Level 202 S. Park Street Madison, WI (608) 417-6389 5 ` Spanish HFFY #7547 Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care. If so, please use it and call if you have any questions. If this information was not given to you as part of your care, please check with your doctor. This is not medical advice. This is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Because each person’s health needs are different, you should talk with your doctor or others on your health care team when using this information. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Copyright © 9/2018 University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority. All rights reserved. Produced by the Department of Nursing. HF#7477