Instructions for Clear Liquid Diet and Bowel Prep Kit

The purpose of the Clear Liquid Diet is to provide fluid and energy to your body from foods that need very little digestion.

In order for your Bux-Mont physician to have an unobstructed view of your colon, you must follow the procedures listed below.

STEP 1. Clear liquid diet : 24 hours before your colonoscopy you must begin a clear liquid diet. Keep in mind that it is important to drink plenty of water as this will insure proper hydration and preparation. You may eat and drink the following up to 5 hours before your appointment:

• Water
• Apple juice
• White grape juice
• Clear chicken soup
• Beef broth
• Turkey, chicken and beef bouillon
• Black coffee and tea (sugar okay, but without cream)
• Jell-O (no red or purple food colors)
• Crystal Light and Gatorade (no red or purple colors)
• Popsicles and Italian ice (no red or purple colors)

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING, including water 5 hours before your appointment.

STEP 2. Bowel Prep Kit: The day before your colonoscopy you must use the bowel prep kit your doctor has prescribed. Follow the instructions your doctor provides you.

For instructions please click on the Brand of bowel prep kit that has been prescribed by your doctor:

• MoviPrep
• GoLYTELY ® Bowel Prep Kit
• Colyte Prep
• HalfLytely® Bowel Prep Kit
• HalfLytely® Same Day Prep
• OSMO Prep