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2 Day MiraLAX® Split Dose Instructions

Refer to this instruction sheet for bowel prep instructions. You will need to purchase the supplies listed below from your pharmacy. If you have any issues obtaining or locating these supplies, please call our office. 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.

Over-the-Counter Supply List:

  • 6 Dulcolax Laxative Tablets, 5 mg. tablets

Day 4 and 3 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 Days Before Your Procedure:

Begin clear liquid diet that morning and continue through the day.  (Diet instructions 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)
  • 6PM: Mix 8.3oz bottle of Miralax with 32oz. bottle of Gatorade. (Drink some of the Gatorade and add Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved.)
  • Swallow 3 Dulcolax Laxative Tablets with water.
  • Diabetics please use water, G2, or Crystal Light instead of Gatorade.

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids this will help prevent dehydration and facilitate colon cleanse.

1 Day Before Your Procedure:

  • 8AM: Mix 8.3oz. bottle of Miralax with 32oz. bottle of Gatorade. (Drink some of the Gatorade and add Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved.) Drink Miralax mixture until it is all gone.
  • 6PM: Mix 8.3oz. bottle of Miralax with 32oz. bottle of Gatorade. (Drink some of the Gatorade and add Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved.)
  • Swallow 3 Dulcolax Laxative Tablets with water.

Day of Your Procedure:

  • 5 hours before your arrival time: Mix 8.3oz bottle of Miralax with 32oz bottle of Gatorade. (Drink some of the Gatorade and add Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved.) Drink Miralax mixture until it is all gone.
  • 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.