PLENVU®-MiraLAX® Instructions Split Dose
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 inaccurate or need to be repeated.
2 Days before your procedure - Begin low residue diet. (Diet instructions below)
GOOD THINGS TO EAT:
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).
NOT ALLOWED:
Fruit (fresh or dried), fruit skin, nuts, seeds, vegetables, raisins, cloves (a spice), and jelly with fruit in it.
6 PM: Mix and drink 8.3oz of Miralax with 32oz of Gatorade (NO Red or Purple).
Drink some of the Gatorade and add the Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Diabetics please use water, G2 or crystal light instead of Gatorade.
1 Day before your procedure
12 AM (midnight): Begin a clear liquid diet that morning and continue through the day.
GOOD THINGS TO DRINK:
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).
NOT ALLOWED:
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. 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 Kit.
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. 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.