This is not a substitute for direct care by YOUR doctor. Confirm with your doctor before doing any of the following.
- Stop NSAIDS (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin) 7 days before your procedure. If you are on a blood thinner, this is typically stopped 1 to 7 days before surgery. PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Diet the day before your colonoscopy
- A clear liquid is anything that you can see through
- For example: Jello, water, broth, popsicles, Italian ice, apple juice, Gatorade, etc.
- Please DO NOT DRINK: milk, tomato juice, cream soups, oatmeal, etc.
- You can add salt, pepper, or sugar to items
- Take the day before surgery starting at 4pm
- Mix 1 capful with 8 ounces of liquid. Let the powder dissolve for about 10 minutes. This will substantially reduce any bad taste. Drink the liquid. Repeat this until the bottle of MiraLAX is gone. You can drink a glass as often as every 15 minutes.
- The goal is to have clear affluent (clear stool)
- YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THIS STEP BY MIDNIGHT