If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Once reconstituted, keep the solution refrigerated and use it within 72 hours. Discard any unused portion. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome.
Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Can I have the colonoscopy done if I have my menstrual period? Yes, the procedure can still be performed.
We ask that you use a tampon if possible not absolutely necessary. Do I need a prescription for the laxatives? It depends on the preparation instructions you were given. What if I have a cold, cough, rash or open wound? If the procedure is elective, please notify our office as soon as possible so that your procedure can be rescheduled. Any patient with a fever, rash or difficulty breathing on the day of the procedure will be rescheduled.
What if I forgot to stop my aspirin? Please notify the M. In general, we do not need to reschedule procedures for patients who forget to stop their aspirin. What if I forgot to stop my Coumadin? If you forgot to stop your Coumadin, your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled. What if I am hypoglycemic? You may try sucking on some sugar prior to the procedure.
Please do not eat or swallow anything. What if I am on an antibiotic? This will not interfere with your procedure. What can I do to manage my diabetes during the prep and procedure days? You must contact your primary care physician to review management of your diabetes. We are available if there are any questions. Limiting processed foods and red meats can help ward off cancer risk. These recipes focus on antioxidant-rich foods to better protect you and your loved ones.
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As the doctor will need to see the lining of the colon, the bowels must be empty for the procedure to be successful. One of the main preparations for a colonoscopy involves drinking a special liquid or taking other oral laxatives that induce diarrhea and empty the bowels. On some occasions, the prep may not work, and the bowels may not be empty by the time a person is due to undergo their procedure.
As the doctor could miss important details by performing the colonoscopy without the bowel being empty, the procedure may need repeating or rescheduling. In this article, we discuss what to do if the colonoscopy prep is not working.
We also provide tips on how to drink all the prep and explain the other steps a person can take before a colonoscopy. Most of the time, people begin to have bowel movements about 3 hours after drinking the solution, so if a person has not experienced bowel movements by this time, the prep may not be working.
However, a person should continue to consume the prep and drink plenty of clear liquids even if they are not noticing any effects. People may sometimes need to take additional laxative products, but they should always speak with a doctor before doing so. If a person is experiencing severe constipation, they may require an enema. It may be challenging to drink all of the colonoscopy prep, especially if a person does not like the taste.
However, people can make the prep more drinkable by:. It is important to discuss these options with a doctor before trying them to make sure that they do not affect the specific prep that the person is taking. A person needs to take additional steps before a colonoscopy to give the prep drink the best chance of emptying the bowels before the procedure.
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