Extended prep includes 3 sachets of Glycoprep-Orange and 2 sachets of Picoprep Orange

  • Please read and follow the instructions on this sheet rather than those on the bowel prep box/sachet.
  • The success of your colonoscopy is highly dependent on your bowel being clear of all waste. A poor preparation can result in important findings being missed or the procedure needing to be repeated
  • As outlined below your preparation for colonoscopy involves (i) dietary changes and (ii) bowel preparation medication.
  • Once you have started the medication loose bowel actions usually occur within 1-2 hours and you are advised to remain close to a toilet.

SEVEN DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

  • Stop any iron supplements

TWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

  • Stop eating seeds, grains, pips, fruit with skin
  • At 5pm (PicoPrep Orange) – Add the entire contents of ONE sachet of Picoprep Orange to a glass of warm water (250ml). This can be chilled before drinking. Drink slowly but completely. This should be followed by another 1-2 glasses of clear liquids.
  • At 6pm (Glycoprep-Orange) – Add the entire contents of ONE sachet of Glycoprep-Orange sachet to 1 litre of warm water. This can be chilled prior to drinking. Drink the entire litre over the next 1-2 hours (approximately 1 glass every 15-30 minutes).

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

(i) Diet – You are allowed to eat a light breakfast and lunch with the following foods only:

  • White bread with butter/honey
  • White rice
  • Custard / clear jelly
  • ‘Rice Bubbles’ cereal
  • Chicken and white fish (both skinless)
  • Plain rice crackers
  • Eggs, Milk, Cheese
  • Peeled and cooked potato/pumpkin
  • Tofu/bean curd
  • White-coloured yoghurt
  • Tuna
  • Vanilla Icecream

After lunch you should have NO SOLID FOODS and only APPROVED clear liquids until you begin fasting. APPROVED clear liquids include: water, clear broth, clear cordials, clear apple juice, lemonade, soda water, sports drinks and black tea/coffee.

(ii) Bowel Preparation Medication

  • At 5pm (PicoPrep Orange) – Add the entire contents of SECOND sachet of Picoprep Orange to a glass of warm water (250ml). This can be chilled before drinking. Drink slowly but completely. This should be followed by another 1-2 glasses of APPROVED clear liquids.
  • At 6pm (Glycoprep-Orange) – Add the entire contents of the SECOND sachet of Glycoprep-Orange to 1 litre of warm water. This can be chilled before drinking. Drink the entire litre over the next 1-2 hours (approximately 1 glass every 15-30 minutes). Slow down the rate if you feel nauseated.

ON THE DAY of your procedure

  • At 5am (PicoPrep Orange)- Add the entire contents of the THIRD sachet of Picoprep Orange to a glass of warm water (250ml). This can be chilled prior to drinking. Drink slowly but completely. This should be followed by another 1-2 glasses of water or APPROVED clear liquids to avoid dehydration.
  • Fast (nothing to eat or drink, no chewing gum/mints) from 6am.

CAUTION: Bowel preparation can interfere with the oral contraceptive pill. Please discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

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