Gatorade Miralax Colon Prep Instructions

The purpose of this prep is to clean your colon. The cleaner your colon is prior to your exam, the more likely we are to locate any abnormalities.

Ensure a safe and effective colon prep by following these instructions exactly as directed below.

• At first appointment tell your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner/coagulant medications other than aspirin.

Several days before procedure:

• It is very important that you remain well hydrated for a number of days prior to and after the procedure. Gatorade® or sports drinks will result in better hydration than drinking just water alone.
• Purchase a bottle of Miralax (238gm) at any pharmacy. No prescription needed.
• Purchase 4 Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) 5 mg laxative tablets. No prescription needed. 
• Purchase 125mg of Simethicone (Gas X). No prescription needed.

Three days before procedure:

• Avoid corn, popcorn, and foods with seeds, nuts, raw fruits, and raw vegetables.

Day before / 24 hours before procedure:

• After waking in the morning, start a clear liquid diet, drinking at least 1 large glass (8 oz.) of clear liquids every hour until you go to bed. You may not have any solid foods until after your colonoscopy. No liquids with red, blue, purple or orange food coloring. No alcohol.
  Consume only:
• • Broth
  • Italian Ice (no fruit pieces) / Popsicles
  • Jell-O
  • Water
  • Black Tea/Coffee (No Milk or Cream)
  • Soda
  • Crystal Light
  • Hard Candy
  • Fruit Juice without Pulp
  • White Grape Juice
  • Gatorade / Sport Drinks
  • Apple Juice