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HALF-LYTELY PREPARATION FOR COLONOSCOPY
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS SOON AS THEY ARE RECEIVED

• No aspirin or ibuprofen products 7-10 days prior to procedure (Tylenol OK)
• If you are taking Coumadin, Plavix or any other blood thinner, please notify
our office 10 days prior to the procedure.
• Please have someone available to drive you home as you will be receiving
sedation.

You are about to have a colonoscopy which is an examination of the large intestine.
In order to obtain the best possible results, it is essential that your colon be as clean
as possible. Half-Lytely is a rapid, effective and safe method of preparation and is
available by prescription at your local pharmacy.

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:
On the day before your procedure:

1) Do not eat any solid food
2) Only clear liquids are permitted:
• Strained fruit juices without pulp
• Water
• Clear broth or bouillon
• Coffee or tea
Any of the following, but not colored red or purple
• Gatorade (strongly recommended)
• Carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks
• Jell-O (not fruit or topping)
• Popsicles
3) Mix solution as directed on side of the box of Half-Lytely
(most people prefer it chilled and using a drinking straw)
4) Use the following instructions for a MORNING or AFTERNOON procedure
FOR A MORNING PROCEDURE:

1) 2:00-3:00 PM: Take the two Bisacodyl tablets with a glass of water
(do not crush or chew)
2) 7:00 PM: Begin drinking the Half-Lytely solution. The recommended rate
of drinking is an 8-ounce glass every ten to fifteen minutes until finished.
3) You may have clear fluids (no milk) up to 3 hours prior to procedure
4) Arrive for your colonoscopy at the scheduled time

FOR AN AFTERNOON PROCEDURE:

1) Clear liquids on the day before
2) At 7:00 PM, take two Bisacodyl tablets with a glass of water (do not crush or
chew). Continue clear liquids only. (No solid food)
3) At 6:00-7:00 AM on the morning of the procedure, start drinking the Half-
Lytely solution. The recommended rate is an 8 ounce glass every ten to
fifteen minutes until finished. Do not drink any other fluids after 9:00 AM
4) Arrive for your colonoscopy at the scheduled time

It may take an hour or longer for the prep to take effect. At the beginning, you may
experience bloating or cramping. This will improve once the prep starts working.
If you develop nausea and vomiting, you may take a break of 30 minutes or so and
then start drinking at a slower rate. Stay close to a bathroom. You may find using
baby wipes more comfortable.
Medications such as blood pressure pills may be taken up to 3 hours prior to the
start of the procedure.
For patients with diabetes on insulin, please take half your usual dose on the
morning of procedure. For diabetic patients on pills, these may be omitted.
Iron supplements should be stopped for at least 3 days prior to procedure
GOOD LUCK. THIS IS THE HARDEST PART

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