PLEASE NOTE: If your doctor instructed you to use the Colyte, PLENVU, CLINPIQ, or SUPREP preparation before your colonoscopy, follow the instructions below. It is very important that you use the specific colonoscopy preparation instructed by your doctor. For your procedure, please follow the instructions listed below.
You will need to pick up these items from the pharmacy:
- CLINPIQ prescription
- One (1) bottle of Magnesium Citrate
Two Days Before your Procedure
At 6:PM, drink 10 ounces of Magnesium Citrate. (Magnesium Citrate is an over the counter laxative; any flavor if fine as long as it is clear.)
Do not take any medicines until at least two hours after drinking the Magnesium Citrate.
The Day Before your Procedure
No solid food! You may have CLEAR liquids for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Step 1 – Drink First Bottle
- Drink first bottle of CLINPIQ followed by 40 ounces (5 cups) of clear liquid within 5 hours.
- Approved medicines can only be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after drinking CLINPIQ.
The Morning of your Procedure
Step 2 – Drink Second Bottle
- Drink second bottle of CLINPIQ followed by 24 ounces (3 cups) of clear liquid.
- Approved medicines can only be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after drinking CLINPIQ.
Nothing by mouth for four (4) hours before the procedure or it could be delayed.
The Day of your Procedure
- You MUST have someone with you in the waiting room and to drive you home after your procedure.
- DO NOT wear jewelry, scented powder, lotions, sprays, colognes, perfumes or after shave to your procedure.
- Check in at Facility Registration.
- Check in at the Office (Park in Valet Parking at Erlanger Medical Mall. There will be no charge to you for using this service at the time of your procedure.)
- It is very important that your colon is clean; otherwise, the procedure may need to be rescheduled for another day.
Note: A colonoscopy prep causes the body to lose a significant amount of fluid and can result in sickness due to dehydration. It’s important that you prepare your body by drinking extra liquids before the prep. Stay hydrated by drinking all required clear liquids during the prep. Replenish your system by drinking clear liquids after returning home from your colonoscopy. If you have any questions, please call our office at 423-267-5677.
