MoviPrep® Patient Instructions
You are scheduled for a colonoscopy, a procedure in which a doctor examines the lining of your large intestine by looking through a flexible tube called a colonoscope. If growths or other abnormalities are found during the procedure, the doctor may remove the abnormal tissue for closer examination or biopsy.
*Please remember to arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you home. If you do not have an adult escort your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled. Taxis are not permitted.
Review the preparation schedule below for the days preceding your colonoscopy. Should you need further assistance please call 612-871-1145
1 Week Prior
Go to pharmacy and fill your prescription for MoviPrep.
Please call our office if you did not receive a prescription.
Do you take fiber supplements or medications containing iron? If you do, please discontinue 7 days before your appointment. This includes multi-vitamins with iron, Metamucil and Fibercon.
Do you have diabetes? If you do, please ask your regular doctor for diet and medication instructions.
Pregnant or think you may be? Bowel cleansing products have not been researched / tested on pregnant women. Please discuss risks/ benefits of this procedure with your ordering physician.
Remember you must have a responsible driver accompany you home after your procedure.
3 Days Prior
Stop consuming all high fiber foods.
Begin Low Fiber Diet
No raw fruits or vegetables
No whole wheat or high fiber
No nuts or popcorn
No bran or bulking agents.
Last chance to cancel appointment. Please call our office if you need to reschedule your appointment.
612-871-1145
2 Days Prior
Fill out enclosed Health History form. Bring this form with you to the appointment.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.
No solid foods after midnight.
1 Day Prior
Begin Clear Liquid Diet
Water, clear broth or bouillon, coffee or tea (without milk or non-dairy creamer), Gatorade, Pedialyte, carbonated & non-carbonated soft drinks, Kool-Aid or other fruit-flavored drinks, strained fruit juices (no pulp), Jell-O, popsicles and hard candy. Alcohol is not permitted.
*No red liquids*
Drink at least 64 ounces (1/2 gallon) of water or Gatorade throughout the day.
MoviPrep Instructions:
* You may mix the solution ahead of time and refrigerate prior to drinking. The solution once mixed must be used within 24 hours.
· Empty 1 pouch A and 1 pouch B into the disposal container
· Add lukewarm drinking water to the top line of the container. Mix to dissolve.
Starting at 5:30 PM the Evening Before Your Procedure:
· The MoviPrep container is divided by 4 marks.
· Every 15 minutes drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 ounces), until the full liter has been completed.
Over the course of the evening, drink a half liter of additional clear liquid.
Note: Oral laxatives may cause mild cramping, bloating or nausea. Always stay near a toilet when using laxatives.
Procedure Day
Starting 6 hours before your colonoscopy:
For example if your colonoscopy is at 10 AM, start at 4 AM
· Drink the second liter of solution following the same process completed the evening before: Every 15 minutes drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 ounces) until the liter has been completed. Time to complete = 1 hour
· Drink additional half liter (16 ounces) of water. Time to complete = ˝ hour. This needs to be completed at least 4 hours before your procedure.
· Do not eat or drink anything (other than prep and water) by mouth during this time.
· Morning medications may be taken.
You may drink clear liquids up to 4 hours before procedure.
If you have followed the instructions and your stool is no longer formed but clear or yellow liquid, you are ready for the exam. If you are unsure that your colon is clean, please call our office at 612-871-1145
Remember you must have a responsible driver to accompany you home.
You can not drive the remainder of the day after your procedure.