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Gatorade is not included in the prep kit and must be purchased separately at a local grocery store.  \n2-Bisacodyl tablets  \n(Dulcolax® laxative NOT Dulcolax® stool softener) each tablet contains 5 mg of bisacodyl  \n1-8.3 ounce bottle of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350 Powder  \n(MiraLAX, SmoothLAX, ClearLAX or generic equivalent)  \n64 oz. Gatorade® (No red colored flavors)  \nRegular Gatorade®, Gatorade G2®, Powerade®, Powerade Zero®, Pedialyte or Propel® are acceptable.  \nRed flavors are not allowed; all other colors (yellow, green, orange, purple, blue) are okay. It is also okay  \nto buy two 2.12 oz packets of powdered Gatorade that can be mixed with water to a total volume of 64  \noz of liquid.  \n1-10 oz. bottle Magnesium Citrate (No red colored flavors)  \nIt is also okay for you to use a 0.5 ounce package of powdered magnesium citrate (17 grams) mixed with  \n10 ounces of water.  \nPREPARATION FOR COLONOSCOPY-For your safety, STOP consuming all liquids and nothing by mouth 3 hours prior to your procedure or your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled. Please follow detailed instructions below.  \nCancel or reschedule your appointment:  \nIf you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call 612-871-1145 as soon as possible.  \nTransportation:  \nYou must arrange for a responsible adult to escort you to your procedure and stay at our facility for the duration of your procedure. A taxi ride is not an option unless you are accompanied by a responsible adult. If you fail to arrange transportation with a responsible adult that can stay for the duration of your procedure, your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled.  \n7 days before:  \n• Discontinue fiber supplements and medications containing iron. This includes multivitamins with iron, Metamucil and Fibercon.  \n• Confirm a driver for your procedure.  \n3 days before:  \n• Begin a Low-Fiber Diet. A low fiber diet helps make the cleanout more effective.  \nο Examples of a low fiber diet include (but are not limited to): white bread, white rice, pasta, crackers, fish, chicken, eggs, ground beef, creamy peanut butter, cooked/boiled vegetables, canned fruit, bananas, melons, milk, plain yogurt, cheese, salad dressing and other condiments.  \nο The following are not allowed on a low fiber diet: seeds, nuts, popcorn, bran, whole wheat, corn, quinoa, raw fruits and vegetables, berries and dried fruit, beans and lentils.  \nFor additional details on following a low fiber diet, please see [https://www.mngi.com/conditions/low-fiber-diet](https://www.mngi.com/conditions/low-fiber-diet)  \n2 days before:  \n• Continue Low Fiber Diet.  \n• Drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.  \n• Stop eating solid foods at 11:45 pm.  \n1 day before:  \n• Begin Clear Liquid Diet (clear liquids include things you can see through) .  \nο Examples of a clear liquid diet include: water, tea (no milk or cream), clear broth or bouillon, Gatorade, Pedialyte or Powerade, carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks (Sprite, 7-Up, Gingerale), strained fruit juices without pulp (apple, white grape, white cranberry), Jell-O and popsicles.  \nο The following are not allowed on a clear liquid diet: coffee, red liquids, alcoholic beverages, dairy products, protein shakes, cream broths, juice with pulp and chewing tobacco.  \n• At noon: Take 2 Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets  \n• Between 4-6pm: Drink Miralax – Gatorade preparation  \nMix 1 bottle of Miralax with 64 oz. of Gatorade in a large pitcher.  \nDrink 1-8 oz. glass of the Miralax/Gatorade solution.  \nContinue [drinking 1-8 oz. glass](drinking 1-8 oz. glass) every 15 minutes thereafter until the mixture is gone.  \nColon Cleansing Tips: Drink adequate amounts of fluid before and after your colon cleansing to prevent dehydration. Stay near a toilet because you will have diarrhe","cbCaiizdsN3RcSXS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiizdsN3RcSXS","pdf",117371,"English","# Supplies Required\n# Preparation Schedule\n## 7 Days Before\n## 3 Days Before\n## 2 Days Before\n## 1 Day Before\n## Day of Procedure\n# Stop Eating and Liquids Timing\n# Transportation and Safety Instructions\n# Description of Colonoscopy","[{\"question\":\"What supplies are required for the MiraLAX Gatorade bowel prep?\",\"answer\":\"You need bisacodyl tablets, polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) such as MiraLAX/SmoothLAX/ClearLAX or generic equivalent, 64 oz Gatorade (no red flavors), and magnesium citrate (also no red flavors).\"},{\"question\":\"What dietary restrictions apply during the preparation period?\",\"answer\":\"Stop fiber supplements and iron-containing medications 7 days before. Begin a low-fiber diet 3 days before and a clear liquid diet 1 day before, avoiding seeds, nuts, whole grains, raw fruits/vegetables, red liquids, dairy, protein shakes, and juices with pulp.\"},{\"question\":\"When should magnesium citrate be taken?\",\"answer\":\"Take 10 oz magnesium citrate about 4 hours before the procedure.\"},{\"question\":\"Can I take my usual morning medications on the day of the procedure?\",\"answer\":\"You may take morning medications (including blood pressure medications, blood thinners if not stopped, methadone, and anti-seizure medications) with sips of water 3 hours prior or earlier, and you should contact your diabetes monitoring provider for insulin and blood sugar guidance if applicable.\"}]","Preparing for Your Colonoscopy with MiraLAX Gatorade Prep - 12.2019_0 | PDF",1790551694]