Preparation for Colonoscopy

The Day before Your Appt:

1. Once you wake up and until you go to sleep you must remain on a diet of clear fluids (NO MILK).You can have Jello (but NOT RED), BLACK COFFEE OR TEA with sugar, CLEAR SOUP & JUICE (NO PULP), ICE POPSICLES; ALL DAYBEFORE TAKING KLEAN PREP YOU MAY TAKE GRAVOL IF YOU HAVE A SENSITIVE STOMACH
2. At 4:00pm start to drink the KLEAN PREP solution. Dissolve the contents of one packet in 1000mL (1L) of water. Drink 250mL (one regular drinking glass) of the solution every 10 mins. Continue drinking 250mL of mixed solution as quickly as you can until two packets have been consumed. If you feel nauseous, slow down.
   MIX EACH PACKET WITH ONE LITRE OF WATER.
3. About one hour after you begin to drink KLEAN PREP you will start to experience a diarrhea type of bowel movement (depending on the person).
4. Remember you may drink clear fluids only to bedtime.

The Morning of the Colonoscopy:

1. At 6:00am or earlier, mix the last remaining two packets of KLEAN PREP. Drink 250 mL of the solution every 10 mins or as quickly as you can.
2. Nothing to eat or drink after the last packet of KLEAN PREP.
3. If you are on blood pressure medication and/or any heart medication you must continue them as you regularly would with a small sip of water.

Please note the following: KLEAN PREP can be purchased at the clinic or any local pharmacy without prescription. If you have drug benefits please ask for a prescription, as it is covered by most drug plans.

FOR COLONSCOPY & GASTROSCOPY: ARRANGE FOR SOMEONE TO DRIVE YOU HOME AS YOU WILL RECEIVE IV SEDATION PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE.

Consult your physician about the use of medication during this preparation period. Heart, blood pressure, asthma and epilepsy medication may be taken in the morning as usual.

To cancel or reschedule an appointment you must provide at least 3 business days notice or you will be charged a $150.00 cancellation fee.