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The guidance explains why the colon must be empty for the procedure, what supplies to purchase (Miralax and Dulcolax tablets), and how to follow a clear-liquid diet on the day before and the day of the colonoscopy. 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Please contact your child’s care team at least 48 hours ahead of your scheduled appointment if you have questions about the clean out instructions. *If the colon is not empty, the doctor cannot do the colonoscopy.*  \nWhat supplies should I buy ahead of time?  \n• 1 bottle of Miralax (clearlax, glycolax or polyethylene glycol). The medicine label should say 238 g (grams) .  \n• 3 Dulcolax (bisacodyl) tablets. The medicine label should say 5 mg (milligrams) .  \n• Clear liquids. Avoid red and purple colors and juice with pulp. Some clear liquids include:  \n− Clear apple or white grape juice − Popsicles  \n− Gatorade or Powerade − Jell-O  \n− Sprite or Ginger Ale − Soup broth or bouillon  \nWhen and how do I do the clean out?  \nOn the day before the colonoscopy  \nYour child should only drink clear liquids, starting at breakfast. Do not let your child drink other liquids (including milk) or eat any food the rest ofthe day.  \nStarting after school (and no later than 4 p.m.):  \n• Give your child 2 Dulcolax tablets.  \n• Mix the right amount of Miralax with 64 oz (ounces) of water, Gatorade or Powerade.  \n− If your child weighs 40 to 88 pounds: use 10 capfuls of Miralax.  \n− If your child weighs over 88 pounds: use 14 capfuls of Miralax.  \n• Have your child drink about 10 oz of Miralax mix every 30 minutes so they finish all 64 oz in 3 hours.  \n• After they finish the Miralax mix, give them 1 Dulcolax tablet.  \n• Your child may continue to drink clear liquids until midnight. Do not let your child eat any food.  \nYour child will start having watery stools. Their stool should change from a brown color to yellow-green color. You will know the clean out is working when the color of their stool looks like the color of pickle juice.  \nPlease note:  \nYou may receive a call from a Surgery team member the day before the colonoscopy. They may tell you that your child cannot drink liquids or food after midnight. This is general information for patients receiving anesthesia to keep them relaxed or asleep, but your child still cannot eat. Continue to follow the clear liquid diet instructions given to you by your child’s GI care team.  \nOvernight and on the day of the colonoscopy  \n• Your child should not take aspirin or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil or less costly store brand) 24 hours before the colonoscopy.  \n• Ask the doctor whether your child can take any medicines before the colonoscopy.  \n• Do not let your child eat any food.  \n• The time to stop drinking clear liquids will depend on their age and procedure time. Follow the clear liquid diet instructions given to you by your child’s GI care team.  \nWhy does my child need a clean out?  \nA clean out includes steps to empty all stool (poop) from the colon. This helps the doctor to:  \n• See the colon better.  \n• Take clear pictures  \n• Remove small pieces of tissue from the colon. These are called biopsies.  \nWhat if my child has formed or brown stool after the clean out?  \nIf your child still has formed or brown stool after the clean out:  \n• Give 2 to 3 more capfuls of Miralax with 8 oz of water, Gatorade or Powerade and  \n• Give 1 more Dulcolax tablet.  \nWhen should I call the doctor?  \nCall 404-785-5437 if:  \n• You have questions ahead of time about how to do the clean out.  \n• Your child is unable to complete the clean out for any reason.  \n• You have any other questions or concerns.  \nWhere can I find more information?  \nVisit these websites to learn more about colonoscopies:  \n• Children’s Gastroenterology Program: [choa.org/medical-services/gastroenterology](choa.org/medical-services/gastroenterology)  \n• GI Kids Colonoscopy Guide for Parents, Children and Teens: [gikids.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy-for](gikids.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy-for)kids  \nHow can I comfort my child during the clean out?  \nYour child may feel some discomfort during the cle","cbCaicDUGmOoYfI6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicDUGmOoYfI6","pdf",344822,"English","# Supplies to buy ahead of time\n# When and how to do the clean out\n## Day before the colonoscopy\n## Overnight and day of the colonoscopy\n# Why a clean out is needed\n# What if stool is still formed or brown\n# When to call the doctor\n# Where to find more information\n# Comfort tips during the clean out","[{\"question\":\"Why is it important to complete the clean out correctly before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Completing the clean-out steps correctly helps keep the colon empty so the doctor can perform the colonoscopy. 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