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The Clinic opens at 7:45 A.M.  \nIf you need to cancel your appointment, please call at least 72 hrs prior to appointment time.  \nMAGNESIUM CITRATE & DULCOLAX BOWEL PREP INSTRUCTIONS:  \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: If you have kidney problems or uncontrollable high blood pressure, you may NOT take this preparation. Please call the GI Department for an alternative preparation.  \nREQUIRED PREP KIT: You will need to purchase three 5mg Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) tablets and one 10 ounce bottle of (Lemon) Magnesium Citrate (no prescription needed) . The medications can be purchased at the Kaiser Pharmacy or any pharmacy of your choice. No prescription is needed and prices vary from store to store.  \n48 HOURS (2 Days) BEFORE PROCEDURE: DO NOT TAKE IRON PILLS, VITAMIN E OR NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICATION such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Nuprin, Medipren or Clinoril, Feldene and Naprosyn) . This is to avoid bleeding in case the health provider decides to perform a biopsy.  \n1. If you take blood pressure or heart medications, continue to take them.  \n2. If you are taking aspirin every day because of a medical condition, consult your physician.  \n3. Tylenol or acetaminophen products are okay to use.  \n4. If you take insulin for diabetes, please call your primary care physician prior to the procedure.  \n24 HOURS (1 DAY) BEFORE PROCEDURE: NO SOLID FOODS or ALCOHOL Clear liquids ALL DAY  \nDIET: Clear liquid diet throughout the day.  \n1. At 9:00 am take 3 Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) tablets. Continue clear liquid diet all day.  \n2. At 3:00 pm drink one (1) 10 ounce bottle of (Lemon) Magnesium Citrate. After drinking the Magnesium Citrate, you are to drink an additional 8-10 ounce glass of water in addition to clear liquids. The more liquids you drink the better the preparation (bowel cleansing) will be.  \n3. Continue to take all of your medications with the exception of Aspirin, Anti-Inflammatory and blood thinner medications as mentioned above. You are encouraged to continue to drink clear liquids until you go to bed.  \nDAY OF PROCEDURE: NO SOLID FOODS or ALCOHOL  \nContinue clear liquid diet. Do not eat any type of solid food. You are encouraged to drink unlimited amounts of clear liquids prior to the sigmoidoscopy exam to prevent dehydration from the laxative. For your comfort, use Preparation H, Vaseline, Desitin, or similar products if hemorrhoids become irritated due to bowel movements.  \n 6600 Bruceville Road, Sacramento CA 95823  \nRevised: 11/30/09  \nC:\\Documents and Settings\\y882242\\Desktop\\SigDucMag.doc  \nAvoid red and liquids with pulp.  \n\n| Beverages | Broth | Desserts |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Water\u003Cbr>Sprite, 7-Up, Ginger Ale Gatorades, Kool-Aid\u003Cbr>Tea or coffee (no milk or cream)\u003Cbr>Apple Juice, White grape juice | Consommé | Jell-O |\n|  | Chicken Broth | Popsicles |\n|  | Beef Broth | Clear hard candy |\n|  | Vegetable Broth Bouillon | (mints/butterscotch) |\n\nIf you do not follow these instructions closely, you may not be clean enough for the exam, which will require another prep and another appointment.  \nCLOTHING: For your comfort, please wear comfortable clothes to your appointment. Do not wear pantyhose, girdles, high-heeled shoes, tight belts or waistbands.  \nJUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION:  \nYour provider has recommended this procedure for colon cancer screening or for investigation of symptoms that could be from conditions of the lower part of your colon . These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumors or polyps), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids, and other conditions (such as diverticulosis) .  \nThe flexible sigmoidoscope is gently introduced into the rectum and advanced into the colon . 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