Standard Preparation Timeline

7 Days to Procedure

  • Stop Iron Tablets

  • Buy four sachets of Picosalax and a sports drink (not red or purple)

6 Days to Procedure

  • Proceed as normal

5 Days to Procedure

  • Proceed as normal

4 Days to Procedure

  • Proceed as normal

3 Days to Procedure

  • Proceed as normal

2 Days to Procedure

  • No nuts or seeds and take a low residue diet ie no fruit or fibrous vegetables

1 Day to Procedure

  • Whole day of clear fluids

  • Take bowel prep, drink water and a sports drink (not red or purple) on the night before the procedure

Day of Procedure

  • Take prep and drink water then fast completely. Do not chew gum

  • Take all medications with a sip of water unless instructed differently

 The above is a simplified outline for a better understanding of the preparation. Follow this link for the detailed instructions you will need for optimal preparation