Miralax Colonoscopy Prep Instructions

A colonoscopy is a procedure to look in the colon for anything abnormal.

It is VERY important that your colon is cleared of all stool before your colonoscopy. This will allow your doctor to see the lining of your colon and look for any abnormalities, like polyps or growths. To clean your colon; you must:

  • follow a special diet the whole day before your test
  • take the prescribed bowel prep medication that you will get from your pharmacy

SPECIAL DIET:

You are only allowed to have CLEAR LIQUIDS the whole day before your colonoscopy.

Examples:

  • lemon-lime or ginger ale sodas
  • gelatin (NOT red or purple)
  • apple juice
  • ice popsicles (NOT red or purple)
  • white grape juice
  • coffee or tea (NO creamer or milk)
  • broth
  • water

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • An adult driver (they must wait in the waiting room while you are having the procedure)
    photo ID
  • health insurance card
  • 3 pages of paperwork filled out from your packet

When you go home after your procedure, NO driving or working until the next morning.

A nurse from the endoscopy unit will call you several days before to review your instructions and help you with any questions you may have about your procedure.

Plan to spend about 1-2 hours at the facility for your procedure.

**CANCELATION FEE of $75 if less than 48-hour notice is given**