*Individual results may vary.
In addition to general Procedure Instructions, the following instructions refer to the individual Preparation your doctor has prescribed for your procedure. You will find a list of approved clear liquids at the bottom of this page. Please contact our scheduling department if you have any questions at 908-483-4000.
All the preparations we recommend for the procedures we do at the Hunterdon Endosurgery Center are FDA-approved. When scheduling your procedure, your physician will discuss the various preparations and recommend the one that is best for you.
STOP EATING after midnight the night before your morning procedure. DRINK ONLY CLEAR LIQUIDS up to 4 hours prior to your procedure. STOP DRINKING all liquids 4 hours before the scheduled time of your procedure.
The day of the procedure, you may eat a light breakfast up until 8:00 a.m. After 8:00 a.m. you may ONLY have CLEAR LIQUIDS up to 4 hours prior to your procedure. Then, STOP drinking all liquids.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m
You may have a light breakfast of solid foods, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day before your procedure.
3:30 p.m. or later
You may have a light breakfast and a light lunch of solid food, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the day before your procedure.
At 5:00 p.m.
Take FOUR (4) Osmoprep Tablets with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid.
Every 15 minutes
Continue taking 4 tablets every 15 minutes until TWENTY (20) tablets have been consumed.
Beginning FIVE (5) hours before your procedure
Take FOUR ( 4) Osmoprep Tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid until TWELVE (12) tablets have been consumed.
You may continue with clear liquids until FOUR (4) hours before you are due to arrive here at our office. Then, STOP drinking all liquids.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
Morning – Prepare your MoviPrep solution.
Evening – Begin your prep at 6:00 pm.
5 hours before your procedure – Begin the second dose.
Drink only clear liquids until 4 hours before your procedure time. Then, STOP drinking all liquids.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
At 3:00 p.m.
Take all 4 Bisacodyl Tablets. You will only receive 2 Bisacodyl Tablets in your prep kit. You will have to purchase additional tablets over the counter (Dulcolax 5mg laxative tablets). DO NOT CHEW OR CRUSH. Do not take the Bisacodyl tablets within 1 hour of taking an antacid.
At 5:00 p.m.
Drink all of the solution. Drink ONE (1) 8-ounce glass every 15 minutes. Drink each glass quickly rather than drinking small amounts continuously. Be sure to drink all of the solution.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
At 3:00 p.m.
Take all 4 Bisacodyl Tablets. You will only receive 2 Bisacodyl Tablets in your prep kit. You will have to purchase additional tablets over the counter (Dulcolax 5mg laxative tablets). DO NOT CHEW OR CRUSH. Do not take the Bisacodyl tablets within 1 hour of taking an antacid.
At 5:00 p.m.
Drink ONE (1) 8-ounce glass of Halflytely every 15 minutes for a total of FOUR (4) times. (Drink the first one at 5:00 pm and the last one at 5:45 pm.) This is half the bottle. Refrigerate the rest of the bottle until the next morning.
FIVE (5) hours before your scheduled procedure
Drink ONE (1) 8-ounce glass of Halflytely every 15 minutes for a total of FOUR (4) times. This will finish the bottle.
DRINK ONLY clear liquids until FOUR (4) hours before you are due to arrive here at our office. Then, STOP drinking all liquids.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m
You may have a light breakfast of solid foods, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day before your procedure.
3:30 p.m. or later
You may have a light breakfast and a light lunch of solid food, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the day before your procedure.
At 2:00 p.m.
Take 2 Dulcolax tablets (laxative tablets) by mouth. This can be purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy. (Be sure that it states laxative on the box.)
At 3:00 p.m.
Begin drinking 1 gallon of Nulytely. You should complete the gallon by 9:00 pm. It is important to make every attempt to drink all of the preparation. If nausea occurs while taking the prep, drink it over a longer period of time.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m
You may have a light breakfast of solid foods, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day before your procedure.
3:30 p.m. or later
You may have a light breakfast and a light lunch of solid food, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the day before your procedure.
At 4:00 p.m.
Take TWO (2) Dulcolax tablets (laxative tablets) by mouth. This can be purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy. (Be sure that it states laxative on the box).
At 5:00 p.m.
begin drinking ONE (1) gallon of Nulytely. You should complete 3/4 or 75% of the gallon by 9:30 pm. It is important to make every attempt to drink all of the preparation. If nausea occurs while taking the prep, drink it over a longer period of time.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m.
You may have a light breakfast of solid foods, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day before your procedure.
3:30 p.m. or later
You may have a light breakfast and a light lunch of solid food, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the day before your procedure.
No solid food, milk, or milk products until after the procedure. To prevent dehydration it is important to drink plenty of clear liquids before, during and after the colon prep process.
Prior to your procedure, you will need to administer to yourself 2 Fleet enemas. These can be purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy.
1. Prior to your procedure, you will need to administer to yourself (2) Two Fleet enemas:
2. Diet
START DRINKING ONLY clear liquids the day before your procedure based on what time of the day your procedure is scheduled.
7:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.
You will be on a clear liquid diet for the entire day before your procedure.
12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m.
You may have a light breakfast of solid foods, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day before your procedure.
3:30 p.m. or later
You may have a light breakfast and a light lunch of solid food, then you will be on a clear liquid diet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the day before your procedure.
Only the following liquids are included for your clear liquid diet:
Water
Black Tea
Black Coffee
Clear Soda (7up, Sprite, Ginger Ale)
(WHITE) Grape Juice
(WHITE) Cranberry Juice
Only Lemon & Lime Flavors for the following:
Jell-O
Italian Ices
Kool Aid
Popsicles
Gatorade
NO MILK & MILK PRODUCTS
NO DAIRY PRODUCTS
NO RED COLORED LIQUIDS
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