2 Day PLENVU® and Magnesium Citrate Split Dose Instructions
Refer to this instruction sheet 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 incomplete or need to be repeated.
2 Days Before Your Procedure:
Begin low residue diet. (Diet instructions in box below)
| GOOD things to eat: | NOT ALLOWED: |
| Soup, fish, chicken breast, chicken wings, eggs, white rice, crackers, plain yogurt (limit 2 cups), fruit juice that is clear, tea or soda that is clear, noodles, spaghetti, macaroni, potato with no skin, broth, bouillon, Jello, fruit ice, popsicles, jelly, salt, pepper and sugar (No Red or Purple). | Fruit (fresh or dried), fruit skin, nuts, seeds, vegetables, raisins, cloves (a spice), and jelly with fruit in it. |
- 2 bottles of magnesium citrate –1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. This is not a prescription and will need to be purchased in addition to the PLENVU®. You can find this at any pharmacy over the counter.
1 Day Before Your Procedure:
- 12 AM (midnight): Begin a clear liquid diet that morning and continue through the day.
| 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) |
- 6PM: Begin drinking dose 1 of your prep.
Step 1: Mix the contents of Dose 1 packet into mixing container with 16 oz. of water (to fill line on container). Shake or whisk until completely dissolved. Drink contents within 30 minutes.
Step 2: You MUST drink one 16 oz. glass of water over the next 30 minutes. Use the empty container to do this.
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids. This will help prevent dehydration and facilitate colon cleanse.
Day of Your Procedure:
- 5 hours before your arrival time: Begin drinking dose 2 of your prep.
Step 1: Mix the contents of Dose 2 (Pouches A and B) packets into mixing container with 16 oz. of water (to fill line on container). Shake or whisk until completely dissolved. Drink contents within 30 minutes.
Step 2: You MUST drink one 16 oz. glass of water over the next 30 minutes. Use the empty container to do this.
- 3 hours prior to arrival: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO EAT, DRINK or CHEW until your test is complete. Consumption of anything after this time will result in delay of your procedure or possible cancellation.
For scheduling, medical, or preparation questions call 239-343-6222. For billing questions, call 239-343-5516.