Colon Prep Instructions

Please read all of these instructions carefully several days before the procedure.
 
You must follow the instructions exactly in order to cleanse your colon adequately.  If your colon is not properly prepared, it may result in cancellation of your procedure.  See Colonoscopy Images for examples of colon preps.  You will be given a prescription for the oral colon purge solution (PEG, GoLytely, NuLytely, Colyte, Trilyte, etc. or MoviPrep) and you will need to purchase an over the counter laxative (Dulcolax). 

Please click on one of the Colon Preps below.   Please note the time you are to arrive at the Hospital for the procedure.   If your prescription is for Movi Prep then click on Movi Prep 1 or 2, all others use Lyte Prep.
If you experience any difficulty with the prep, call the Endoscopy Unit at the number below.  You may call any time day or night.  An endoscopy nurse is on call 24 hours a day.  For more information and directions to the Endoscopy Units listed below see the  Services page.

Mercy Endoscopy Unit:          
398-6484 (7am-5pm)    after 5pm:  533-2205
St. Lukes Endosopy Unit:       
369-7301
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids:
558-4800 (6am-4pm)    after 4pm:  533-7136


IMPORTANT POINTS

--You must have a driver available to take you home once the procedure is completed. NO CABS OR BUSES. The procedure will be cancelled if you do not have a driver to take you home. Your stay will be approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

--You will need a responsible adult to stay with you after your procedure for the remainder of the day.

--If you are on Plavix, Coumadin, Lovenox, or Ticlid, please talk to your doctor well in advance of the procedure. 

--DO NOT use Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (Naproxen), Relafen, Mobic, Motrin or other NSAIDs for 5 days prior to procedure.

--DO NOT use Aspirin for 7 days prior to procedure. You may take Tylenol.

--Please take necessary prescription medications, such as blood pressure and asthma medications, with a small amount of water on the morning of the procedure.

--Stop iron supplements at least one week before your procedure. This includes vitamins with iron.

--Stop FIBER supplements 2 days before the procedure. This includes METAMUCIL, CITRUCEL.

--Leave valuables at home.

--Bring a list of your medications and allergies with you.

--Contact your insurance company and confirm the details of your coverage and pre-certification.

--Bring your insurance and/or Medicare cards.
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