Colonoscopy - Full Prep

Sep 27, 2026

Colonoscopy full-prep instructions outline a 5-day low-residue diet, beginning with starting a low-residue regimen and following an attached acceptable-food list. The day before the procedure permits a low-residue breakfast, then allows only clear liquids after breakfast, avoiding foods colored purple, red, or orange. Bowel preparation specifies timed dosing of the prep medication and emphasizes consuming enough clear liquids. On procedure day, a driver is required and medications are adjusted: continue heart, blood pressure, pain, anxiety, seizure, and thyroid meds, but stop diabetic medications.

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5 Days Prior to Procedure

Day Prior to Procedure

Day of the Procedure

Foods Acceptable for Colonoscopy 5-Day Restricted Diet

7566 N La Cholla Blvd Suite B Tucson, AZ 85741 Colonoscopy: Full Prep 5 Days Prior to Procedure: 􀁸 Begin low residue diet. Acceptable food list attached. Day Prior to Procedure: A low residue breakfast is permitted. After breakfast clear liquids only: 􀁸 Clear bouillon,broth,tea,& coffee (without milk or cream) 􀁸 Crystal Light,Gatorade,& carbonated drinks (including dark colas) 􀁸 Apple & White grape juice, Popsicles,& Jell-O 􀁸 Do not have anything: purple,red,or orange in color. Bowel prep Instructions: 􀁸 12:00 noon-4:00pm drink an 8oz. glass of prep medication every 15-20 minutes until gone. 􀁸 Additional clear liquids must be consumed for preparation to be effective. Day of the Procedure: 􀁸 Driver must be present at time of check in and is required to stay for procedure duration. 􀁸 Patient may use a medical taxi. 􀁸 Take medications for: heart,blood pressure,pain,anxiety,seizure,and thyroid. Do not take any diabetic medications. You may have clear liquids until . Nothing by mouth after this time. Procedure date: Check in time: Note: Should you need to reschedule or cancel your procedure please call our office at 520-742-4139. Foods Acceptable For Colonoscopy 5 Day Restricted Diet: -Stop fiber supplements. Fruit: (Must be peeled) Apple/Applesauce/Apricot/Banana/Peach/Pear Protein: Eggs/Chicken/Fish/Seafood/Turkey/Pork/Red Meat Protein Supplements/Soy Protein/Tofu Meal Replacement Shakes Carbohydrates: White Pasta/White Rice/White Bread/Tortillas White Peeled Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes Plain Crackers/Tortilla chips/Pretzels Plain Cheerios/Special K/Low Fiber Cereals White grits/Hash browns Couscous/Quinoa Pancakes/Waffles/Plain Bagel Dairy: Cheese/Milk/Plain Yogurt/Custard Ice Cream/Sherbert/Sorbet Cream Cheese/Sour Cream Juice: Vegetable/Fruit Juices (without seeds or pulp) . Condiments/Spices: All condiments/Spices acceptable included but not limited to: Margarine/Butter etc. Vegetable Oil/Olive oil Salad dressing with out seeds or nuts Ketchup/Mustard/Mayonnaise, Etc. Salt/Pepper/Garlic, Etc. Honey/Sugar/Syrup

FAQs

What diet should be followed 5 days before a colonoscopy?

Start a low residue diet. An acceptable food list is provided for the restricted regimen.

What clear liquids are allowed the day before the procedure?

Clear bouillon, broth, tea, and coffee without milk or cream; Crystal Light, Gatorade, and carbonated drinks (including dark colas); apple or white grape juice, popsicles, and Jell-O. Avoid anything colored purple, red, or orange.

What are the key rules on the day of the procedure and for medications?

A driver must be present at check-in and stay for the procedure duration. You may use a medical taxi. Take medications for heart, blood pressure, pain, anxiety, seizure, and thyroid, but do not take any diabetic medications.

Sep 27, 2026

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