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AMEENA ANEES, MD
(660) 263-2400
COLYTE PREPARATION FOR COLONOSCOPY
INSTRUCTION SHEET
A successful colonoscopy requires that the colon be completely free of all stool
material. COLYTE is a product that, when properly taken by mouth, rapidly cleanses
the bowel by causing a watery diarrhea. It is formulated so that fluid is not absorbed into
the blood stream. The fluid has a salty taste, but it is safe even for people who must
control salt intake. Products similar to COLYTE include GO-LYTELY and NULYTELY.
You MUST drink the ENTIRE gallon of COLYTE solution in 2 to 2 ½ hours to
achieve proper cleansing for your examination. If your colon is not clean, the
examination may need to be rescheduled and you may have to undergo a second
preparation.
5-7 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
Stop taking pills containing iron, aspirin, and anti-inflammatory pain
medications (such as Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, Feldene, and
Clinoril). If you are taking blood thinners, consult your primary care physician regarding
specific instructions as to when to stop taking these medications. If you take Coumadin
or other blood thinners, please arrive ONE HOUR EARLY before your appointment to
allow time for blood to be drawn and results to be obtained.
Please notify the Out Patient Endoscopy Center if you have an artificial heart
valve, or if you have been told by a previous physician to take antibiotics prior to
dental or surgical procedures. You may need to receive antibiotics intravenously prior
to your colonoscopy.
YOU MUST ARRANGE FOR A RIDE HOME AFTER YOUR
COLONOSCOPY. You should not drive or operate machinery for eight hours after your
colonoscopy, because the sedation or anesthetic medication you receive for the
examination may temporarily impair your judgment.
ONE DAY BEFORE THE EXAMINATION:
UPON RISING
Start clear liquid diet. You may take such items as:
water
coffee (no milk or cream)
Jell-O (NOT RED)
tea ( no milk or cream)
soda – diet or regular juices-apple, white grape
Kool-Aid (NOT RED) popsicle (NOT RED)
broth-vegetable, beef, chicken (heat up chicken noodle
Soup, then strain out the chicken and noodles and drink the
Broth)
It is very important to keep yourself well hydrated. Take as much fluid throughout the
day as possible.
3 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Stop clear liquid diet. During this time period DO NOT eat or
drink anything.
6 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Start the COLYTE solution and drink one 8 ounce glass every 10
Minutes until finished no later than 8:45 P.M. RESERVE 4 CUPS
OF THIS MIXTURE TO TAKE IN THE MORNING.
If you experience discomfort, nausea or bloating, stop drinking temporarily until the
symptoms disappear, then resume drinking the rest of the mixture.
8:30 P.M.
Resume clear liquid diet after drinking COLYTE.
12 MIDNIGHT
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER THIS TIME!
DAY OF YOUR EXAM:
4-5 A.M.
Drink the remaining 4 cups of the COLYTE solution reserved from
the gallon mixture.
6:30 A.M.
Medications such as high blood pressure pills and heart pills, as
well as seizure medications MAY be taken with a SIP of water.
Oral diabetic medications may NOT be taken. If you take insulin injections, you
May talk HALF a dose that morning. Please inform us so that we may adjust
your
Dose or stop the medications altogether.
Please bring with you any asthma inhalers you currently use.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT_____________________________________________
TIME OF APPOINTMENT______________________________________________
Please be sure to arrive at the hospital admission desk 45 minutes
Prior to your scheduled time of the test.
If you are unable to keep your appointment or wish to change the date, as a courtesy to
other patients, we ask that you call (660) 263-2400 and inform us THREE DAYS in
advance.
ENDOSCOPY CENTER: Your colonoscopy will be preformed at the Columbia
Endoscopy Center, 208 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: (573) 449-3500
QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS: If you have questions or problems during office
hours, please call (660) 263-2400 and after office hours, please call (660) 263-8400 and
have the operator page Dr. Anees.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR INSURNACE CARDS AND PHOTO ID WITH
YOU