How long before osmoprep starts working

We also know that you may have many questions about the procedure. We created these instructions to help answer your questions and get you ready. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to look inside your large intestine colon for possible polyps, cancers, and other conditions.

Just before the procedure starts you will receive some medicine to make you sleepy. The doctor will pass a flexible tube that has a small camera and headlight see the inside of your colon on a TV monitor. The doctor can take biopsies of any abnormal areas, and can also remove polyps. You will wake up shortly after the test. Most people do not remember having the procedure.

If the inside of the colon is dirty then your doctor may not see important things, like polyps or cancer, and may even have to do the test again. This would mean that you have to start over and come back on a different day, and nobody wants to do that. You should stop taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medicines e. What to eat: you must not eat any foods, suck candy, or chew gum until AFTER the colonoscopy is over.

What to drink: You may drink water, black coffee without sugar, milk or cream , apple juice, soda pop, or club soda. Stop drinking these liquids at least 4 hours before the colonoscopy. You may take your other medications with a small sip of water. Arrive on your scheduled appointment time accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who can drive you home after the procedure. Please make sure you bring your insurance card and a list of your current medications.

After the colonoscopy is completed, we will observe you in a recovery area for approximately 30 minutes. Before you leave, the doctor will explain the results of the exam, and give you a report and instructions. The person who came with you must drive you home.

You cannot drive or go back to work for at least 12 hours unless you have a colonoscopy without sedation, which is very uncommon. You will have lots of diarrhea from the bowel prep. This will start anywhere between a few minutes to 3 hours after you start the prep. You will spend a lot of time on the toilet once you start taking the prep, so plan to be at home. Most people have bloating and abdominal discomfort, and many reports feeling cold.

This is normal. Do not be alarmed if you feel these symptoms. Many people have nausea. This is also normal. Some people do not like the taste or smell of the medicine. However, it is still important that you drink all the prep as directed.

Rarely some people throw up while taking the prep. If this happens call us at The stool coming out should be clear liquid and without particles. Different people respond differently to the bowel prep — some people start having diarrhea within minutes of taking the prep, while others have no response for an hour or more. Be sure you are drinking enough fluid, as instructed above. It should work eventually.

If not then call us at. The test itself usually takes minutes, though you should expect to spend up to 4 hours. No, you will receive medication to make you sleepy during the test.

Part 1. At about 6pm the day before your procedure take 4 tablets of the Osmoprep with 8oz of water every 15 minutes for a total of 20 tablets. After completing this drink a can of ginger ale. Take 2 of the dulcolax tablets at bedtime. It is very important that you drink at least 72oz of clear liquids during this bowel prep to reduce the risk of dehydration. You can continue to drink clear liquids until you go to bed.

Part 2. You can drink clear liquids of your choice up to 8 hours before your procedure but must finish all bowel prep and oral intake by 8 hours before your procedure. If your procedure is scheduled for real early in the morning am you may find it more convenient to just take the whole prep the day before instead of trying to split it into two doses. Start Part 1 at noon the day before and Part 2 at 10pm. However, if you can spit it as above it does work better.

You will NOT be allowed to drive yourself home due to the sedation. You must bring your friend or relative with you to your appointment. If this is not followed then your procedure will be canceled and rescheduled and could be subjected to a fee. All personal items need to remain at home, you will not need your purse or wallet or jewelry during your colonoscopy.

The endoscopy center will be calling you to get medical history from you over the phone. The center is not in the same office as your doctor, so please be aware that the medical staff for the endoscopy center may call you. The risk is reduced if you drink a lot of fluids and stay hydrated. If you wish to switch to a different prep due to this risk let us know. Suite San Antonio, TX Call us today: 1 Datapoint Dr.

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