320 Kingwood Executive Dr. STE D. Kingwood, TX 77339

281-666-9211

Colonoscopy Prep Procedure

YOUR BOWEL PREP IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
**Make sure to purchase Laxative Tablets NOT Soft Gel**

5 Days Prior to Colonoscopy

  • Milk of Magnesia: 2 Tablespoons at bedtime each night X 5 nights

3 Days Prior to Procedure

  • Begin Low Fiber Diet
  • Avoid foods with nuts/seeds

1 Day Prior to Procedure

  • ****Begin Clear Liquid Diet ONLY***
  • Take: 3 Dulcolax laxative tablets with 8 oz of water at 5:00PM

Day of Colonoscopy

  • Nothing by mouth starting 4 hours before your scheduled Colonoscopy
  • No gum, hard candy/mints.
  • No smoking tobacco, marijuana or use of e cigarettes the day of your procedure
  • Take your essential morning medications (Heart, Blood Pressure, Anti-Seizure Medication) with 2 oz (4 tablespoons) of water.