Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Endoscopy Center - Nulytely/Golytely Colonoscopy Preparation - Afternoon Procedure

Oct 12, 2026

Detailed pre-colonoscopy preparation instructions for an afternoon procedure at Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Endoscopy Center. The schedule covers diet progression (low residue to clear liquids), bowel prep timing for Nulytely/Golytely, and when to take bisacodyl pills, including completion requirements before arrival. Guidance includes medication holds and continued therapies, managing diabetes medications, avoiding cannabis, and arranging a responsible adult for sedation discharge. The document also instructs patients to complete an online health history and bring photo ID and insurance information.

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Preparation Schedule

7 Days Prior

3 Days Prior

2 Days Prior

1 Day Prior

Procedure Day

Preparing for Your Upcoming Procedure

Special Instructions Regarding Medications

Location and Check-in Requirements

# Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Endoscopy CenterNulytely/Golytely Colonoscopy Preparation-Afternoon Procedure | 7 Days Prior | 3 Days Prior | 2 Days Prior | 1 Day Prior | Procedure Day | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Please review the Pre-
Procedure Instructions
for IMPORTANT
information regarding
diet,medication,and
lifestyle alterations that
may affect your Prep.
Please take the time to sign
in to and complete the
online health history
questionnaire.The link
should have been sent to
your email address from
noreply@bmmsa.com
If you are unable to sign in
to the online health history
questionnaire or have
technical difficulties,an
Endoscopy nurse will call
you a day or two prior to
your procedure to answer
these questions over the
phone.
If you have frequent
constipation,please call the
office for special prep
instructions.
610-525-9570. | Begin a “Low residue
Diet"today(see handout).
Purchase the following:
Nulytely/Golytely
prescription
Dulcolax laxative 5mg.
tablets(Bisacodyl-
generic)You'llneed 4
tablets.Sold over the
counter.
Stop eating nuts,seeds and
berries. | Drink at least 8 glasses of
water throughout the day.
Continue a “Low residue
Diet"today(see handout).
If you have not filled out
your online health history
questionnaire,please
complete this today or allow
time to speak with the
Endoscopy nurse when they
call | Start“Clear Liquid Diet”
today(see handout).No solid
food today.
No red or purple clear liquids.
At 4 pm take(2)Bisacodyl
pills that you purchased.
At 6pm,begin drinking the
prep.Drink an 8oz glass every
15-30 minutes until Y2 the
mixture is finished.
At 8pm take(2more)
Bisacodyl pills that you
purchased.
Please continue to drink
additional clear liquids
throughout the day and evening.
If you vomit the preparation or
have other medical concerns,
please call the Physician on
callat (610)525-9570. | At 6am begin drinking the
remainder of the prep.Drink an 8
oz glass every 15-30 minutes until
finished
The bowel prep must be
completed 4 hours prior to your
arrival time.Then nothing by
mouth.
Please arrive 45 minutes prior to
your appointment.
Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists
Endoscopy Center is located in
Suite 330 of the Bryn Mawr
Medical Arts Pavilion at 825 Old
Lancaster Road,Bryn Mawr-NOT
at Bryn Mawr Hospital.
You must have a responsible adult
drive you home and they must be
present in our Endoscopy Center
upon discharge. | Visit our website at www.BMMSA.comlendoscopy ## Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Endoscopy Associates We are located at: Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Endoscopy CenterLocated in the Bryn Mawr Medical Arts Pavilion825 Old Lancaster Road Suite 330Bryn Mawr,PA 19010 Please bring your photo ID and insurance card on the day of your procedure.If your insurance plan requires us to collecta copay or you have not met your deductible,you will be expected to make payment on the date of your procedure.Youwill be notified at least one week prior to your appointment of your copay amount or deductible payment requested. Please help us to serve you better by keeping your scheduled appointment or by contacting us within 24 hours of yourscheduled appointment to re-schedule.Failure to show for your procedure or cancelling your procedure less than 48hours from your appointment time may result in a $100 fee. You will be receiving a text message and an email with instructions to sign in to our patient engagement system.PleaseNote:This is not the same as our BMMSA patient portal or Main Line Health's my chart.This is specifically to enable youto answer qu

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What medication instructions and restrictions apply before the procedure?

Refrain from cannabis use after midnight prior to the procedure. Stop vitamins, herbal supplements, ibuprofen, and Aleve 5 days before. For blood thinners, aspirin, inhalers, and diabetes medications, the patient must follow specific instructions from the appropriate clinician.

Oct 12, 2026

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