[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-405079-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-405079-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","gatorademiralax-prep-bowel-preparation-instructions-for-colonoscopy","Gatorade/Miralax Prep - Bowel Preparation Instructions for Colonoscopy","","Bowel preparation instructions for colonoscopy using Miralax (polyethylene glycol), Dulcolax tablets, and Gatorade, organized by timelines: 3 days before obtaining supplies, 2 days before avoiding nuts, seeds, and salads, and 1 day before starting a clear liquid diet and taking Dulcolax at 1pm and 8pm with Miralax mixed into Gatorade at about 5pm. It also explains hydration rules, when to stop all fluids before the procedure, diet restrictions, and key medication guidance for diabetics and patients on blood thinners.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/healthcare/","Healthcare",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/gatorademiralax-prep-bowel-preparation-instructions-for-colonoscopy/405079/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/gatorademiralax-prep-bowel-preparation-instructions-for-colonoscopy/405079.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Pentious","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-11-01","2026-09-28",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",10,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"What supplies are needed for the Miralax and Gatorade bowel prep before colonoscopy?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"Obtain Miralax (polyethylene glycol) in an 8.3 oz (238 g) bottle, Dulcolax laxative tablets (not stool softener) total 4 tablets, and 64 ounces of Gatorade. Generic equivalents are acceptable and no prescription is needed for these items.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What should be avoided in the days leading up to the procedure?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Avoid red colors because they can make an accurate exam harder. Avoid nuts, seeds, and salads 2 days before. On the day before, avoid solid foods and any milk products, and follow a clear liquid diet.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"When should I stop drinking fluids and how should I manage medications?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Stop drinking all fluids, including clear liquids and water, 4 hours before the exam, allowing only minimal sips for usual medications. If you take insulin or diabetic medicines, dosage adjustments will be provided and you should bring your insulin. If you use blood thinners, inform the clinic when scheduling so they may be held; diet pills should be stopped 14 days prior, and iron supplements are usually held 2 days prior.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},405079,1790618048,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,96,101,106,110,115,120,123,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":93,"show_sort_weight":94,"slug":95},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":97,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":98,"show_sort_weight":99,"slug":100},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":102,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":103,"show_sort_weight":104,"slug":105},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":107,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":55,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":55,"slug":125},"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":131},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":107,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":30,"language":139,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":143,"read_time":111,"preview_page_count":4},1374404730887,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_6f874abed73319feea01a86fa6f0fab8","Gatorade/Miralax Prep   \nWe at Huron Gastro are happy that you and your physician have made the choice to trust us with your digestive healthcare. By scheduling a colonoscopy, you have taken the first step to preserving your health for years to come.  \nIf you have cirrhosis, congestive heart failure or kidney failure you should not take  this prep and instead use the Golytely prep (see website or contact us since a prescription is required) .  \nWe want your procedure to go as smoothly as possible. In order for that to happen, there are some tips we have included in this bowel prep sheet. Now, here’s what to do to get ready:  \n3 Days Before Your Procedure   \n* Obtain Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) from your pharmacy.  \nIt comes in a 8.3 oz (238 gm) bottle. Generic equivalent is ok. No prescription is needed.  \n* Obtain Dulcolax laxative (not stool softener) from your pharmacy.  \nYou need a total of 4 Dulcolax laxative tablets. It is okay to substitute a less expensive generic for brand name Dulcolax. No prescription is needed.  \n* Obtain a total of 64 ounces of Gatorade.  \nYou can either buy one 64 ounce bottle or two 32 ounce bottles.  \n° Avoid red colors. These can make it harder for the doctor to perform an  \naccurate exam.  \n° If you have diabetes you can try \"G2\" (low calorie Gatorade)  \nor \"Powerade Option/Zero\" as another choice. Don't use just water,  \n\"Smart Water\" or \"Vitamin Water\" .  \n2 Days Before Your Procedure   \n* Avoid nuts, seeds, and salads.  \nThese can make it harder for your doctor to perform an accurate exam.  \n1 Day Before Your Procedure   \n* Follow a clear liquid diet as soon as you wake up. Drink lots of clear liquids to keep yourself well hydrated!  \nA clear liquid diet includes water, coffee (only if you must; please limit coffee intake to 8 oz and must be black, no cream or non-dairy creamer), tea, soda, broth or clear juice like apple juice or white grape juice, popsicles, and Jell-O (no added fruit) . Avoid red colors. No milk products.  \nDo not eat any solid food.  \n* Swallow 2 ofthe Dulcolax tablets at about 1pm.  \n* At about 5:00 p.m. (start earlier at about 3:00 p.m if your schedule allows) mix your Gatorade and the entire container of Miralax and begin drinking.  \n° Once you mix the Miralax powder into the Gatorade, make sure you shake it up so it is fully dissolved.  \nfor more information visit our website at [www.HuronGastro.com](www.HuronGastro.com) or call (734) 434-6262  \n° Start by drinking 8 ounces of the mix every 15-30 minutes but save the last 2 glasses (about 16 oz)   \nfor tomorrow morning.  If you start to feel nauseated you can drink the mix more slowly.  \nSome patients tell us that walking around relieves nausea.  \n° Most people will begin to have diarrhea usually within 2 hours after drinking the mix. Eventually, the diarrhea should be thin light-colored liquid with no pieces. Although this is unpleasant, it allows the doctor to perform an accurate exam.  \n* Swallow the other 2 Dulcolax tablets at about 8pm (even if you haven't completed the Gatorade) .  \nDay of Your Procedure   \n*  \n*  \n*  \nDrink the last 2 glasses (about 16 ounces) of the mix 4-6 hours prior to your scheduled procedure. If you have an early morning procedure, this may require you to awaken very early!  \nStop drinking all fluids (including clear liquids and water) 4 hours prior before your procedure.(You may have a few sips of water only to take medications.) Keep an empty stomach!  \nDo not eat any solid food.  Avoid chewing gum and hard candy.  \nOverview:   \n\n| 3 days before\u003Cbr>-Buy Miralax\u003Cbr>-Buy Dulcolax\u003Cbr>-Buy Gatorade | 2 days before\u003Cbr>-No nuts, seeds, salads | 1 day before\u003Cbr>-Begin a clear liquid diet\u003Cbr>-Take 2 Dulcolax tablets at 1pm\u003Cbr>-Mix entire container of Miralax and Gatorade at 5pm\u003Cbr>-Drink 8 ounces of mix every 15-30 min but save the last 2 glasses (16 ounces) for tomorrow morning\u003Cbr>-Take 2 Dulcolax tablets at 8pm | Day of Procedure\u003Cbr>-No solid food\u003Cbr>-4-6 hours prior to your procedure ti","cbCairBaOYOS3u8f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairBaOYOS3u8f","pdf",123838,"English","# 3 Days Before Your Procedure\n# 2 Days Before Your Procedure\n# 1 Day Before Your Procedure\n## Clear liquid diet\n## Dulcolax dosing and Miralax-Gatorade mixing\n# Day of Your Procedure\n## Fluid stop time and fasting rules\n# Colonoscopy\n## Empty stomach and avoid chewing gum/hard candy\n# Medications\n## Diabetes and blood thinners\n## Diet pills and iron supplements\n# What is it and why do I need it?\n# The preparation","[{\"question\":\"What supplies are needed for the Miralax and Gatorade bowel prep before colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"Obtain Miralax (polyethylene glycol) in an 8.3 oz (238 g) bottle, Dulcolax laxative tablets (not stool softener) total 4 tablets, and 64 ounces of Gatorade. Generic equivalents are acceptable and no prescription is needed for these items.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be avoided in the days leading up to the procedure?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid red colors because they can make an accurate exam harder. Avoid nuts, seeds, and salads 2 days before. On the day before, avoid solid foods and any milk products, and follow a clear liquid diet.\"},{\"question\":\"When should I stop drinking fluids and how should I manage medications?\",\"answer\":\"Stop drinking all fluids, including clear liquids and water, 4 hours before the exam, allowing only minimal sips for usual medications. If you take insulin or diabetic medicines, dosage adjustments will be provided and you should bring your insulin. If you use blood thinners, inform the clinic when scheduling so they may be held; diet pills should be stopped 14 days prior, and iron supplements are usually held 2 days prior.\"}]","Gatorade/Miralax Prep - Bowel Preparation Instructions for Colonoscopy | PDF",1790554065]