Digestive HealthCare Center in NJ performs endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and Barrett's Esophagus

Digestive HealthCare Center physicians and doctors specialize in gastroenterology in Hillsborough, NJ

Miralax / Gatorade Preparation

Colonoscopy with Miralax/ Gatorade Preparation

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Purchase Miralax 238g (8.3 oz) and 4 Dulcolax PIlls at the pharmacy (over the counter). Also (2) 32 oz. Bottles Gatorade (no RED).

One week Prior to the Procedure

Do not take iron pills. Your doctor will let you know if you have to hold some medications prior to your procedure. These medications may include: Plavix, Coumadin, aspirin, percodan, alka-seltzer.

TYLENOL or ACETAMINOPHEN is safe to take prior to the procedure.

One day before procedure

NO SOLID FOOD for all day. Do not have any dairy products and juices with pulp. Examples of clear liquids are:

  • clear soup broth
  • clear fruit juice (Apple, white cranberry, white grape, etc.)
  • Jello (no red)
  • Sprite
  • 7-Up
  • coffee or tea (without milk)
  • Iced Tea
  • Popsicles (no red)
  • Italian ice (no red)
  • and of course water

It is important to drink as much fluids as you can throughout the day to avoid dehydration and help to flush bowel. Your total fluids in-take should be at least 200 ounces before 5 p.m.

At 5PM

Take the 4 dulcolax pills with 8pz glass of water.

At 6PM

Mix HALF of Miralax powder with 1st 32 oz of Gatorade in a large pitcher. Stir until completely dissolved. Drink an 8 oz glass of the solution every 10-15 minutes until you finish the mixture. It may take 1-2 hours before you begin to have diarrhea. If you develop cramping, bloating or nausea while drinking the preparation, you should stop drinking for about a half an hour. Then you can resume drinking the solution. The diarrhea will usually continue for several hours after completing the bowel preparation.

Day of the Procedure

at 5AM

Mix the other HALF of Miralax with 2nd 32 oz of Gatorade. Drink an 8oz glass of the solution every 10 - 15 minutes until yoiu finish the mixture.

Continue clear liquids until 2 hours before your procedure and must STOP ALL LIQUIDS, including water, gum, candy, cough drops.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 908-218-9222.

NOTE – Failure to take the preparation as indicated may result in poorly cleansed colon and possible cancellation of procedure.

 Please leave ALL jewelry at home, including belly rings & tongue piercings.

Miralax and Gatorade preparation for endoscopy procedure at Digestive HealthCare Center