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If it is not, the procedure may have to be repeated. This leaflet explains how you will need to prepare for your colonoscopy examination. You will need to take two different types of laxatives. One laxative is a powder called Citramag which comes in a sachet. You will need to take two sachets. The other laxative is a tablet called Senna. You will need to take 10 of these tablets.  \nThese will work together to clean your bowel. You must also follow the special low fibre diet set out in this leaflet. If you feel unable to follow any of the dietary or medication instructions, please contact the Endoscopy Suite.  \nWhat will the bowel preparation do?  \nThe doctor prescribing the laxatives has assessed you and has identified Citramag and Senna as being the appropriate laxatives for you.  \nThe laxatives are used to make sure that your bowels are cleared of faeces. It will cause you to have more bowel movements than you would usually have. You will need to be near a toilet, therefore we strongly advise that you do not go to work when taking them.  \nYou will need to complete the course of laxatives, otherwise your bowels may not be clear enough for the doctor to perform the procedure and it would have to be repeated.  \nThere is a small possibility that the medication could affect you by causing you to develop:  \n• dehydration  \n• light headedness  \n• low blood pressure  \n• kidney problems.  \nYou should continue to drink clear fluids (see page 2), to prevent becoming dehydrated. If you feel light headed, you may have a glucose drink such as Lucozade sports energy drink.  \nYou may experience stomach cramps with the diarrhoea – this is normal. If you have severe stomach pains or vomiting, take the preparation more slowly (one glass every 30 minutes) until these feelings stop. If they continue, seek medical advice from your GP or contact the Endoscopy Suite. Alcohol-free and fragrancefree wet wipes and soft toilet tissue may help minimise the expected irritation from wiping. You can use a barrier cream such as zinc and caster oil or petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on your bottom to prevent soreness.  \nWhen do I start to prepare?  \nSeven days before your procedure:  \n• Stop taking iron tablets or any vitamin tablets containing iron-iron makes everything inside your bowel black, making it difficult for the doctor or nurse examining your bowel to see everything.  \n• Stop taking any laxatives that will cause bulk in your bowels (such as Fybogel or Normacol).  \nFour days before your procedure:  \n• Stop taking any medications that may cause you to become constipated for example lomotil, loperamide (Imodium), or codeine phosphate.  \nUnless you have been told otherwise, you should continue to take your other regular medicines as usual including on the day of the procedure but with only a little sip of water.  \nTwo days before your procedure: Eat food and drink from the‘allowed’ section on the following list:  \n\n| Food group | Allowed | Avoid |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Meat, fish, eggs | All meat, poultry, fish and eggs | None |\n| Starchy foods | White bread, rice, pasta, cous cous, noodles, potatoes (no skins)\u003Cbr>Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Coco Pops, Frosties\u003Cbr>Plain biscuits, such as Rich Tea, shortbread, Malted Milk, Gingernuts, Cream Crackers, rice cakes\u003Cbr>Cake – only if made with white flour | Wholemeal, w","cbCaijXlzSy8mlKK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijXlzSy8mlKK","pdf",223989,12,"English","# Endoscopy Suite Patient Information\n## What preparation will I need for my colonoscopy?\n## What will the bowel preparation do?\n## When do I start to prepare?\n## What about my regular medication?\n## Contact details\n## Sources of information and support","[{\"question\":\"Why must the bowel be completely empty for a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"The bowel must be free of faeces so the doctor has a clear view. If it is not completely empty, the procedure may have to be repeated.\"},{\"question\":\"Which laxatives are used and how are they taken?\",\"answer\":\"You take Citramag powder in sachets (two sachets) and Senna tablets (ten tablets). They work together to clean the bowel and increase bowel movements.\"},{\"question\":\"What foods are allowed and avoided before the colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Follow the special low-fibre diet in the leaflet: avoid fruit and vegetables, choose white starchy foods (not wholemeal/wholegrain), use plain dairy only, and drink clear fluids while avoiding red or purple drinks and foods with red/purple colouring.\"}]","Bowel preparation for colonoscopy - Citramag and senna | PDF",1790550068]