FLEX-SIG-POUCHOSCOPY-PREP-INSTRUCTIONS - Follow Preparation Schedule

Sep 27, 2026

Preparation instructions for a Pouchoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Flex Sig procedure, including medication and diet guidance across three phases: 1-2 weeks before, the day before, and the procedure day. The schedule specifies purchasing magnesium citrate and Fleet saline enemas, taking simethicone and drinking the magnesium citrate solution with expected diarrhea timing, stopping liquids before check-in, and avoiding chewing gum, hard candies, tobacco, nicotine pouches, smoking, vaping, and cannabis. It also provides step-by-step enema administration details and contact numbers for assistance based on appointment location and time.

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1-2 Weeks Before Procedure

Day Before Procedure

Procedure Day

Medication and diet rules

Enema administration steps

When to call for assistance

FAQs

What over-the-counter medications should be purchased before the procedure?

Purchase one 10oz bottle of Magnesium Citrate (any flavor) and two Fleet Saline Enema doses (Fleets brand, green box).

What are the key steps on the day before the procedure?

At 4:30pm take 1 Simethicone 125mg tablet. At 7pm drink the 10oz Magnesium Citrate bottle, then drink 16oz of water; diarrhea usually begins about 1 hour after starting and continues at least 1 hour after stopping. Stop eating after drinking Magnesium Citrate and continue drinking water until sleep.

How is the enema administered before check-in, and what should be avoided on procedure day?

About 1.5 hours before check-in, remove the enema cap, lie on the left side, insert the tip about 4 inches into the rectum, slowly squeeze all contents, hold for 15 minutes if possible, then expel on the toilet; repeat for the second enema. On procedure day, stop drinking liquids 2 hours before check-in and do not chew gum, eat hard candies, use chew tobacco, nicotine pouches, smoke, vape, or use cannabis before the procedure.

Sep 27, 2026

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