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On Level P-2 , enter the Special Procedure Care Unit (SPCU) reception area and check in.  \nAPPOINTMENT DATE  \nCHECK IN TIME  \n! IMPORTANT: BECAUSE THIS IS A SEDATED PROCEDURE , YOU MUST HAVE A DRIVER TAKE YOU HOME.  \nMedications and Precautions Buy These Items at the Pharmacy  \nNo anti-inflammatories one day before procedure such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve ( naproxen)—Tylenol (acetaminophen) is okay.  \n Low fiber diet , no multi-vitamins , iron , calcium supplements , seeds , or nuts for 7 days before procedure.  \n Continue heart and blood pressure medications and aspirin—unless your doctor tells you to stop.  \n Hold blood thinners such as   for   days before procedure.  \n Diabetes medicine—take 1/2 dose of insulin/oral diabetes medicine the evening before procedure. Hold insulin and/or oral diabetes medications the day of the procedure.  \n Hold GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes or weight loss , such as semaglutide (Ozempic , Rybelsus , Wegovy) , liraglutide (Victoza , Saxenda) , du laglutide (Trulicity) , tirzepatide ( Mounjaro) , or   as follows:  \n- If you are on weekly dosing , your last dose must be a minimum of one week prior to procedure.  \n- If you are on daily dosing , your last dose must be a minimum of  \n24 hours prior to procedure.  \n 4.1 oz bottle of Miralax powder  \n8.3 oz. bottle of Miralax powder  \n Dulcolax (bisacody l) stimulant laxative tablets , 5 mg , 4 tablets total ( NOT stool softeners)  \n 32 oz. of Gatorade (one 32 oz. bottle OR two 16 oz. bottles) NO RED  \n 64 oz. of Gatorade (one 64 oz. bottle OR two 32 oz. bottles) NO RED  \n 10 oz. bottle of Magnesium Citrate ( Lemon-Lime);if you havecongestive heartfailure (CHF) or kidney/renal failure—do NOT buy  \n Simethicone (Gas-X) tablets , 125 mg , 4 tablets total  \nTWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE  \n1. DRINK ONLY CLEAR LIQUIDS THE ENTIRE DAY; NO SOLID FOODS; NO MILK PRODUCTS OR NON-DAIRY CREAMER; NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.  \nAPPROVED  \nBeverages: tea , coffee , soda/carbonated beverages , fitness water , sports drinks Fruit juices: apple , cran-apple , white grape , lemonade ( no pulp)  \nDesserts: flavored Jell-O , popsicles without pulp  \nBouillon: clear , fat-free bouillon ONLY  \nMisc: salt , sugar  \nAVOID  \nNo RED or PURPLE colors No solid food  \nNo milk products or non-dairy creamer  \nNo alcoholic beverages No stock , broth , or soup (store bought or homemade)  \n2. Asacomfort measure , apply Vaseline , A& D ointment , or Desitin to the anal area before laxative use.  \n3. At 6 pm , mix the 4.1 oz. bottle of Miralax with 32 oz. of Gatorade. Drink [an 8 oz. glass](an 8 oz. glass)[ ](an 8 oz. glass)of the solution every 15 minutes until gone.  \nTHE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE  \n1. DRINK ONLY CLEAR LIQUIDS THE ENTIRE DAY; NO SOLID FOODS; NO MILK PRODUCTS OR NON-DAIRY CREAMER; NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.  \n2. Asacomfort measure , apply Vaseline , A& D ointment or Desitin to the anal area before laxative use. It is normal to pass yellow/green liquid stool after the prep.  \n3. At 12 pm , drink one 10 oz. bottleof Magnesium Citrate ( Lemon-Lime) .Do NOT drink if you have congestive heart failure or kidney/renal failure. You may mix it withSprite , 7-up or ginger ale.  \n4. At 3 pm , take two 5 mg Dulcolax tablets with a glass of water.  \nTHE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE (continued)  \n5. At 5 pm ,mixtogether the ENTIRE BOTTLE(8 .3 oz./ 238g)of Miralaxwith  \n64 oz. of chilled Gatorade.  \n6. Drink [an 8 oz. glass](an 8 oz. glass) of the Miralax solution every 15 minutes until you have finished drinkingHALF OF THE  \n7. At 9 pm , take two 5 mg Dulcolax tablets with a glass of water.  \nMIXTURE (32 oz.) .  \n8. Take 2 tablets (125 mg each) of Simethicone (Gas-X)  \nDAY OF PROCEDURE  \n1. 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