Plenvu Preparation - Colonoscopy Procedure Day Preparation Checklist - Questions Call 937-629-0100

Sep 27, 2026

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Colonoscopy preparation instructions for patients using Plenvu, organized by timeline from 5 days prior through the procedure day. Guidance covers what to stop (iron supplements, certain antiplatelet and NSAID medications, blood thinners, fiber and supplements, and all solid food after midnight), what to take or continue (Tylenol for pain, selected allowed medications), and strict dietary requirements for clear liquids with specific examples and red-item restrictions. The material also includes mixing and drinking directions for Dose 1 and Dose 2, hydration and simethicone chew timing, check-in and facility addresses, transportation expectations during sedation, and tailored sections for hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Procedure Timeline

5 Days Prior

3 Days Prior

2 Days Prior

1 Day Prior

Procedure Day

Diet and Medication Restrictions

Clear Liquid Diet

STOP/START Medication Guidance

No Solid Food After Midnight

Mixing and Taking Plenvu

Dose 1 Preparation

Dose 2 Preparation

Special Instructions

Hypertension Patients

Diabetic Patients

Asthma Patients

Check-in, Transportation, and Sedation Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

| COLONOSCOPY PREP FOR Plenvu QUESTIONS CALL (937) 629-0100 | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PROCEDURE DATE TIME ARRIVAL TIME | | | | | | | Please NO jewelry the day of the procedure NO SMOKING THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE | | | | | | | 5 DAYS PRIOR | 3 DAYS PRIOR | 2 DAYS PRIOR | 1 DAYS PRIOR | PROCEDURE DAY | | | STOP Iron Supplements | LAST CHANCE TO CANCEL APPOINTMENT without a 50.00 penalty. Not showing will be considered as insufficient notice . | Drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day. | START CLEAR LIQUID DIET
NO MILK PRODUCTS
You may have
* Apple or white grape juice .
* Coffee, tea, water or broth.
* any Jello that is not Red.
* Popsicles
* Any soda that is not red
Absolutely NO RED products | * 2ND HALF OF PREP *
5 hours prior to your arrival time : | | | | | | | Use the mixing container to mix the contents of DOSE 2 (pouch A and B) with 16 oz of water. Shake or use a spoon until dissolved | | | It is your responsibility to check with your insurance company for authorization, co-pay, deductible, prior notification and etc. | STOP EATING
* Fresh/RAW fruits and vegetables
* Seeds, nuts or products containing them.
* Popcorn or multigrain foods
* Corn or peas
* No tomato or potato skins
* No diet pills or anything containing Xenical or Olestra | | | | | | | | NO SOLID FOOD AFTER MIDNIGHT | | Once medication is dissolved, drink prep over the next 30 minutes, Chew the last 3 simethicone tabs. | | | STOP Plavix, Effient or Ticlid | | | | | | | | | | | you may take Blood pressure, seizure and anti-anxiey medication ONLY day of procedure . Hold all other medication until procedure is over | | | STOP taking Excedrin, Alka Seltzer, Ecotrin or any NSAIDS (Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn or Mobic) OK to continue daily aspirin | | | | | | | | | Confirm your driver and responsible party. | | | | | | STOP
ALL supplements
* fish oil
* vitamins
* calcium | | NO ALCOHOL | | | | | | | | NOTHING BY MOUTH AFTER , OR YOUR PROCEDURE WILL BE CANCELLED. NO GUM OR HARD CANDY. | | | | | Again the responsible party is expected to remain in the building while you are sedated. | | | | | Tylenol is OK to take for pain . | | | | | | | If taking Coumadin/Warfarin our office will call with instructions per your cardiologist. | | | * FIRST HALF OF PREP * | | | | | | | at 4pm. Take 4 dulcolax tabs | GASTRIC BYPASS PATIENTS-Start prep 4 hours prior to arrival. | | | | STOP
ALL fiber products
* Benefiber, Metamucil
* Fiber One products
* High fiber cereals | | | | | | | | | At 6 pm use mixing container to mix the contents of DOSE 1 pouch with 16 oz of water. Shake or use a spoon until it is completely dissolved. | | | | Make arrangements for transportation, The responsible party is expected to remain in the building while you are sedated. | | | | CHECK IN TIME
Gastro Care
2355 Derr Rd. Suite B
Springfield, OH 45503 | am pm | | | | Stop taking Pradaxa, Xarelto, Brillinta and eliquis | | | | | | | | once medicaion is dissolved, drink prep over the next 30 mintues.
drink an addition 16 ounces of water and chew 1 simethicone talbet. | CHECK IN TIME am pm
Springfield Regional Outpatient Center
2610 N. Limestone St.
Springfield, OH 45503 | | | Pick up your prescriptions from your pharmacy.
two (4) Dulcolax tabs
Four (4) 80mg Simethicone (gas x) one (1) box of Plenvu | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | CHECK IN TIME am pm
Springfield regional medical center
100 medical center drive
Springfield, OH 45504 | | | | | | Continue to drink clear liquids to stay hydrated. | | | CLEAR LIQUID DIET THESE ITEMS ARE ALLOWED: * Water * Chicken or beef broth * 7UP, Sierra Mist and Sprite * Tea and coffee (NO DAIRY including cream or milk) * Yellow or green jello ( without fruit or toppi

FAQs

What should I stop before my colonoscopy when using Plenvu?

Stop iron supplements and stop fiber products, seeds/nuts products, and other listed restricted foods. Also stop solid food after midnight and follow medication holds for Plavix/Effient/Ticlid, Excedrin/NSAIDs, and other anticoagulants as instructed.

What liquids are allowed during the clear liquid diet?

Allowed items include water, chicken or beef broth, tea and coffee with no dairy, selected sodas, yellow or green Jello without fruit or topping, and juices such as apple juice and white grape juice. Avoid red products and anything with pulp or not clearly visible through.

How should I take Plenvu (Dose 1 and Dose 2)?

Mix Dose 1 pouch contents with 16 oz of water at the scheduled time, shake or stir until fully dissolved, then continue drinking clear liquids and follow the instructed timing. For Dose 2, mix pouch A and B with 16 oz of water, dissolve fully, drink prep over the next 30 minutes, and chew the last simethicone tablets as directed.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by dabgoudw