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GoLYTELY® Instructions

Refer to this instruction page for bowel prep instructions, NOT those that come with the medication. The results of this test depend on your colon being carefully cleansed and emptied. Feces (stool) in the colon can hide disease and tumors that may be present.

Please follow these instructions as carefully as possible; otherwise the exam may be inaccurate or need to be repeated.

1 Day Before Your Procedure:

  • 12 AM (Midnight): Begin a clear liquid diet that morning and continue through the day. On this day, DO NOT consume anything other than clear liquids this whole day to ensure the most effective cleansing. (Diet instructions listed in box below)
GOOD things to eat:
NOT ALLOWED:
Apple juice, white grape juice, lemonade, Gatorade, water, tea (no milk), coffee (no creamer), Kool-Aid, clear soft drinks, clear beef broth, clear chicken broth, popsicles, Jello, and hard candy (No Red or Purple). Dairy products (regular milk, almond milk, all cheese, cream, powdered or liquid coffee creamer, yogurt, cottage cheese, butter), “artificial” dairy products (soy milk and “lactose- free” products), anything Red or Purple, Alcohol (any kind), things with pulp (orange juice).
  • 8AM: Prepare your Mixture: Add regular tap water (a little warm) to the fill line on your GoLYTELY® container and shake well. After shaking, put mixture into the refrigerator.
  • 4PM: Begin Drinking the GoLYTELY® mixture. Drink a glass every 10-15 minutes over the next 2 hours. Continue drinking until entire container is gone. Using a straw may make drinking easier.  Once complete, drink two additional 16oz glasses of water.
  • Make sure to drink plenty of fluids this will help prevent dehydration and facilitate colon cleanse.

Day of Your Procedure:

  • 3 hours prior to arrival: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK until your test is complete. Consumption of anything after this time will result in delay of your procedure or possible cancellations.

For scheduling, medical, or preparation questions call 239-343-6222. For billing questions, call 239-343-5516.

If for any reason you are unable to obtain your prescription prep, please use the Miralax prep below. Miralax does not require a prescription and is equally effective.  Purchase over the counter at your chosen pharmacy.