Dr Eidem Miralax Prep[1]

Digestive Health Associates of Texas

Matthew'Eidem,'MD'

'Miralax'Preparation'for'a'Colonoscopy'

From the Pharmacy:

1. 10-ounce bottle of Magnesium Citrate, a box of Ducolax Laxative Tablets, and a 238-gram bottle of Miralax powder.

2. 64-ounce bottle of Gatorade. NOTE: Do not drink Gatorade red, purple or dark blue in color.

COLONOSCOPY:

In order to achieve

an accurate

evaluation of your

lower

gastrointestinal (GI)

tract, it is important

that you properly

prepare for the

procedure. Doctors

are able to obtain

the clearest view of

the bowel when it is

flushed completely

free of waste

material. The

thoroughness of this

intestinal cleaning

depends on you.

Without your

cooperation, the

examination cannot

accomplish its

purpose and may

have to be repeated.

Five (5) Days Before Procedure:

• DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL FOR (5) DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE.

• DO NOT take any or ibuprofen products. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is allowed.

• Stop taking anticoagulants or blood thinners such as: Coumadin, Naprosyn, Nuprin,

Persantine, Plavix, Relafen, Rufen.

Day Before Procedure:

• You will need to follow a clear liquid diet throughout the day. Items include: clear

juices without pulp, clear soda, chicken or beef broth, popsicles, Jell-O, tea, coffee,

etc. If you are a diabetic, drink regular (non-diet) liquids in moderation throughout the

day.

• Avoid FOOD, dark colored liquids, dairy and orange juice products.

• At 4:00 PM Drink the 10oz bottle of Magnesium Citrate. (Drink Slowly to avoid

nausea)

• At 5:00 PM Take 4 Ducolax (Bisacodyl) laxative tablets with an 8oz glass of Gatorade

• At 6:00 PM Mix the entire bottle of Miralax powder with the entire bottle of Gatorade.

Shake the solution until the powder is dissolved. Begin drinking 8oz of the solution

every 10 to 15 minutes until finished.

• YOU MAY CONTINUE LIQUIDS UNTIL BEDTIME.

• DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Day of Procedure:

• Take any currently prescribed heart or blood pressure medications with a sip of water.

• If you are diabetic: To avoid dangerously low blood sugar, Do Not take your diabetic

medication (pills or insulin) the morning of your procedure. You can resume your

diabetes medications after the procedure once you have eaten.

• You may have clear liquids until 7:00 AM IF YOUR PROCEDURE IS SCHEDULED

AFTER 1:30 PM.

• Plan on being at the facility for approximately 2-3 hours.

• A driver must accompany you to drive you home after your procedure. You will be

sedated for your colonoscopy and will be drowsy for several hours after the

procedure. You may not drive or work for 12 hours after the procedure.

• YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE OR TAKE A CAB.

Procedure Date:

Check-In Time:

Location:

MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO

3901 W. 15th Street - Plano, TX 75075

(Enter thru ER entrance and go to the Out Patient Registration Desk)

PRESTON CROSSING ENDOSCOPY CENTER

3500 Preston Road, Suite 200 - Plano, TX 75093

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