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DAY\n\nDMPORTANT-Please read these instructions 2 veeks before your colonoscopy.If imstructionsare not followved,your colonoscopy may be cancelled due to poor prep.  \n## Key Instructions:\n\n·  The colon must be cleansed before the examination to allow your doctor to view your colon.Followall instructions exactly as written.  \n·  Do not eat any solid food the ENTIRE day before your colonoscopy.  \n## For the prep,you willneed to purchase(over the counter medications):\n\n·Miralax 238 gram bottle.  \n● 64 oz of Gatorade or Pedialyte (no red or purple)  \n● Simethicone 120 mg 2 chewable tablets  \n● 4 Dulcolax(Bisacodyl)Tablets.  \n·You will need a /2 gallon or gallon jug for mixing  \n## Transportation arrangements(mandatory)\n\n·Due to the medications that you will receive for the procedure,you are required to have a responsibleadult(age 18 or over)accompany you in and drive you home.We will need to verify your driver uponyour arrival.Public transportation and taxis are only allowed if you ALSO have a responsible person toaccompany you.If you do not have a driver,your procedure will be rescheduled.  \nAdditionally,it is REQUIRED that you have a responsible adult available to you for 12 hours after yourprocedure to callfor assistance should any complication occur from the conscious sedation,anesthesia orthe procedure.The sedatives could affect your judgment and reflexes for the rest of the day.The day of theexam you will be asked to sign a paper that you agree to this arrangement before we can perform yourrexam.Note:You will not be able to return to work until the following day.  \n5-7 days before the examination  \n·   Purchase your bowel preparation at least 5 days before your colonoscopy.The medications arelisted above.None of these require a prescription,but for those seen at Herkimer Health Center,a prescription may be provided to you.  \n·   Please avoid high fiber foods such as beans,popcorn,corn,nuts,multi-grain bread,seeds andlentils and roughage (salads,fresh or dried fruits or vegetables)for at least 5 days prior toprocedure.  \nUnless you are advised otherwise during a pre-procedure visit,  \n·   Do NOT take medicines that stop diarrhea  \n● Do NOT take vitamin E  \n·   Do Not take iron(or products containing iron,such as multivitamins)for 5 days prior to exam.  \nPATIENT EDUCATION  \nCOLONOSCOPY PREP USING SPLIT DOSE MIRALAX SOLUTION-2DAY  \nIf you are taking blood thinners or insulin:  \n·You may continue to take Aspirin  \n·  If you have been told you will need a pre-procedure visit based on your type of anesthesia,theissue of when to stop your blood thinners or adjust your insulin will be addressed at the time ofyour pre-procedure visit.  \n·Patients not requiring a pre-procedure visit,please check with your prescribing physician aboutwhen to stop your blood thinners or adjust your insulin.  \n## Two days before the examination\n\nOnly drink clear liquids Both Days before your colonoscopy.DO NOT eat any solid foods for 2 days.Drink at least 8 ounces of clear liquids every hour after waking up.  \nClear liquids include:  \nStrained juices(apple,white grape and white cranberry)Tea(no milk or creamer)  \nFruit flavored drinks(not red or purple)Carbonated/noncarbonated soft drinksPlain Jell-O(no red or purple)Ice popsicles  \nClear broth or bouillonsCoffee not allowed.  \n## On the day before the examination\n\nOnly drink clear liquids the ENTIRE DAY before your colonoscopy,starting as soon as you get up.DONOT eat any solid foods.Drink at least 8 ounces of clear liquids every hour throughout the day.  \nClear liquids include:  \nStrained juices(apple,white grape and white cranberry)Tea(no milk or creamer)  \nFruit flavored drinks(not red or purple)   Carbonated/noncarbonated soft drinksPlain Jell-O(no red or purple)Ice popsiclesClear broth or bouillonsCoffee not allowed.  \n## The actual prep:\n\nSplit dose Miralax(PEG 3350)prep.  \nExplanation:Studies have shown that a split 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