Colonoscop y Prep Instructions - Dr. Elsheikh - Follow Low Fiber Diet

Sep 27, 2026

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Colonoscopy prep instructions from Dr. Elsheikh outline how to prepare safely for an upcoming procedure using Miralax and Gatorade, plus prescribed supplies such as Dulcolax and simethicone. The plan includes a low-fiber diet starting three days prior, a clear-liquid day before the exam, and strict avoidance of solid foods and red or purple liquids. It also covers medication timing, stopping clear liquids two hours before arrival, transportation and 24-hour escort requirements, and tips for nausea, skin irritation, and hemorrhoid flare care.

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History & Physical Exam

Transportation and medication precautions

Prep Instructions

Supplies to purchase

Low fiber diet (3 days prior)

Clear liquid diet (day before)

Day of colonoscopy

Colon cleansing tips

Telephone numbers

Miralax-Gatorade Colonoscopy Prep (Dr. Elsheikh) To ensure a successful exam, please follow all instructions carefully. History & Physical Exam Williams Integracare will inform you if you need a pre-op exam and get your visit information to the St. Cloud Surgical Center for review If you have diabetes, ask your physician for diet and medication instructions. You MUST arrange a ride and 24-hour escort for the day of your exam. If you fail to arrange acceptable transportation and someone to stay with you for 24 hours after, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. AVOID ASPIRIN, ADVIL, IBUPROFEN, MOTRIN, ALEVE, FISH OIL, VITAMIN E, AND OTHER BLOOD THINNERS FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. Ask your doctor for specific instructions if you take a blood thinner like Plavix, Coumadin, or Warfarin. Tylenol is okay. Prep Instructions COLONOSCOPY PREP INSTRUCTIONS PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY: • 4 – Dulcolax laxative tablets containing 5 mg of Bisacodyl each (NOT Dulcolax stool softener) . 2 tablets Simethicone tablets (over the counter) • 1 – 8.3 oz. bottle Miralax (238 grams) . • 64 oz. clear liquid (NOT red or purple) . Gatorade, G2, Gatorade Ice, Powerade, Powerade Zero, or Propel are acceptable. 3 Days PRIOR to your Colonoscopy: It is recommended to follow a Low Fiber Diet to assist with your colon prep. 1 DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY • Begin a clear liquid diet. DO NOT EAT SOLID FOODS, CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY Drink at least 8 glasses of water during the day to avoid dehydration. Take one tablet of Simethicone 80mg in the morning. • Between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon, take 4 Dulcolax tablets. Mix 64 oz. liquid with 8.3 oz. Miralax and place in the refrigerator (DO NOT ADD ICE) . • Between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, start drinking the Miralax / Gatorade solution, drinking [one 8 oz. glass](one 8 oz. glass)[ ](one 8 oz. glass)[every 15 to 30 minutes thereafter until the mixture is gone. Set a timer to keep pace.](every 15 to 30 minutes thereafter until the mixture is gone. Set a timer to keep pace.) Take one tablet of Simethicone 80mg in the evening CLEAR LIQUIDS-OK to use: o Gatorade, Pedialyte or Powerade o Clear broth or bouillon o Coffee or tea (no milk or non-dairy creamer) o Carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks o Kool-Aid or other fruit-flavored drinks o Strained fruit juices (no pulp) o Jell-O, pop NOT CLEAR LIQUIDS-DO NOT use: o No Red or purple items of any kind o No Alcohol o No Milk or non dairy creamers o No noodles or vegetables in broth o No juice with pulp o No liquid you cannot see through DAY OF YOUR COLONOSCOPY • You may take all your morning medications as instructed with up to 4 oz. of water. • 2 Hours before arrival for your procedure, stop drinking all clear liquids. • You are ready for the exam if you followed all instructions and your stool is no longer formed, but clear or yellow liquid. COLON CLEANSING TIPS • Rarely people may experience nausea or vomiting with the prep. If this occurs, give yourself a 30-90-minute break, rinse your mouth or brush your teeth, then continue drinking the prep solution. • Anal skin irritation or a flare of hemorrhoidal inflammation may occur and can be treated with a variety of over-the-counter remedies including hydrocortisone creams, baby wipes, or Tucks pads. Avoid products containing alcohol. If you have a prescription for hemorrhoid cream, you may use it. Do not use suppositories. See the following Brochure for more information about what to expect. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: • Questions regarding prep or procedure: Weekdays, [8 a.m. to 5 p.m](8 a.m. to 5 p.m). 320-251-8385 option 4—Health History Nurse Line • To cancel or reschedule your colonoscopy, please call your clinic at least 2 days before the day of your procedure. Low Fiber Diet (next page) Low Fiber Diet Start 3 days before your procedure to assist in your prep for your

FAQs

What supplies are required for the colonoscopy prep?

Purchase Dulcolax laxative tablets (bisacodyl, not stool softener), simethicone tablets, one 8.3 oz bottle of Miralax, and 64 oz of clear liquid such as Gatorade or Propel. Follow the document’s quantities and exclusions for liquids.

What is the diet schedule before the procedure?

Three days prior, follow a low-fiber diet. The day before, use a clear-liquid diet only and do not eat solid foods. The day of the exam, stop all clear liquids two hours before arrival.

Which medications and foods should be avoided during the prep window?

Avoid aspirin, Advil, ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, fish oil, vitamin E, and other blood thinners for 7 days unless your doctor instructs otherwise; Tylenol is acceptable. Do not use red or purple liquids, alcohol, milk or non-dairy creamers, pulp-containing juice, or anything you cannot see through.

Sep 27, 2026

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