- Split Dose
- Day-Before
PREPOPIK™ offers two dosing options, Split-Dose (preferred method) and Day-Before. Your healthcare provider will determine which one is right for you. Begin a clear liquid diet (no solid food) the day before your colonoscopy-and remember to stay hydrated!
| FOR EACH PACKET TAKEN SEPARATELY: |
REMEMBER TO DRINK PLENTY OF CLEAR LIQUIDS
TO STAY HYDRATED |
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1 FILL
2 POUR
3 STIR
4 DRINK it ALL |
DRINK clear liquids
DON’T drink anything you can’t see through
|
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Medicate | Packet 1
2-3 mins
Night before
|
Hydrate | After Packet 1
 DRINK 5 8-oz (upper line) cups of clear liquid over the next 5 hours |
|
Medicate | Packet 2
2-3 mins
Morning of
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Hydrate | after Packet 2
 DRINK AT LEAST 3 8-oz cups of clear liquid. You may continue hydrating up to 2 hours before your colonoscopy |
To ensure a successful exam, please follow all instructions carefully. You MUST arrange a ride for the day of your exam. If you fail to arrange acceptable transportation, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. If you have diabetes, ask your physician for diet and medication instructions. If you are or may be pregnant, please discuss the risks and benefits of this procedure with your doctor.
Please bring a list of all of your current medications, including any over-the-counter medications with you. If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call in as soon as possible.
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Water |
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Strained fruit juices (without pulp) including apple, orange, white grape, or white cranberry |
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Limeade or lemonade |
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Coffee or tea. DO NOT use any dairy or non-dairy creamer |
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Chicken broth |
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Gelatin desserts without added fruit or toppings (NO RED OR PURPLE) |
DAY OF YOUR COLONOSCOPY:
Nothing to drink after midnight! You may take all of your morning medications as usual with 4 oz. of water up to 3 hours before your procedure.
*4 hours before, Only if instructed by your physician, drink 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate.
*3 hours before, stop drinking all clear liquids.
1. Stay near a toilet! You will have diarrhea, which can be quite sudden. This is normal.
2. Continue to drink the prep solution every 15 minutes as directed. Occasionally, this may involve drinking the solution while sitting on the toilet.
3. Rarely, people may experience nausea or vomiting with the prep. If this occurs, give yourself a 30-90 minute break, rinse your mouth or brush your teeth, then continue drinking the prep solution.
4. It is common to experience abdominal discomfort until the stool has flushed from your colon (this may take 2 to 4 hours, and occasionally significantly longer).
5. Anal skin irritation or a flare of hemorrhoidal inflammation may occur and can be treated with a variety of over the counter remedies including hydrocortisone creams, baby wipes or Tucks pads. Avoid products containing alcohol. If you have a prescription for hemorrhoid cream, you may use it. Do not use suppositories.
Read MorePREPOPIK™ offers two dosing options, Split-Dose (preferred method) and Day-Before. Your healthcare provider will determine which one is right for you. Begin a clear liquid diet (no solid food) the day before your colonoscopy-and remember to stay hydrated!
| FOR EACH PACKET TAKEN SEPARATELY: |
REMEMBER TO DRINK PLENTY OF CLEAR LIQUIDS
TO STAY HYDRATED |
|
1 FILL
2 POUR
3 STIR
4 DRINK it ALL |
DRINK clear liquids
DON’T drink anything you can’t see through
|
|
Medicate | Packet 1
2-3 mins
Afternoon before
|
Hydrate | After Packet 1
DRINK 5 8-oz (upper line) cups of clear liquid over the next 5 hours |
|
Medicate | Packet 2
2-3 mins
Night before
|
Hydrate | after Packet 2
DRINK AT LEAST 3 8-oz cups of clear liquid. You may continue hydrating up to 2 hours before your colonoscopy |
To ensure a successful exam, please follow all instructions carefully. You MUST arrange a ride for the day of your exam. If you fail to arrange acceptable transportation, your procedure will need to be rescheduled. If you have diabetes, ask your physician for diet and medication instructions. If you are or may be pregnant, please discuss the risks and benefits of this procedure with your doctor.
Please bring a list of all of your current medications, including any over-the-counter medications with you. If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call in as soon as possible.
|
Water |
|
Strained fruit juices (without pulp) including apple, orange, white grape, or white cranberry |
| |
Limeade or lemonade |
|
Coffee or tea. DO NOT use any dairy or non-dairy creamer |
|
Chicken broth |
|
Gelatin desserts without added fruit or toppings (NO RED OR PURPLE) |
DAY OF YOUR COLONOSCOPY:
Nothing to drink after midnight! You may take all of your morning medications as usual with 4 oz. of water up to 3 hours before your procedure.
*4 hours before, Only if instructed by your physician, drink 10 oz. of Magnesium Citrate.
*3 hours before, stop drinking all clear liquids.
1. Stay near a toilet! You will have diarrhea, which can be quite sudden. This is normal.
2. Continue to drink the prep solution every 15 minutes as directed. Occasionally, this may involve drinking the solution while sitting on the toilet.
3. Rarely, people may experience nausea or vomiting with the prep. If this occurs, give yourself a 30-90 minute break, rinse your mouth or brush your teeth, then continue drinking the prep solution.
4. It is common to experience abdominal discomfort until the stool has flushed from your colon (this may take 2 to 4 hours, and occasionally significantly longer).
5. Anal skin irritation or a flare of hemorrhoidal inflammation may occur and can be treated with a variety of over the counter remedies including hydrocortisone creams, baby wipes or Tucks pads. Avoid products containing alcohol. If you have a prescription for hemorrhoid cream, you may use it. Do not use suppositories.
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