VeriPrep Guide

INFORMATION

Welcome to your Colonoscopy Guide

We'll guide you through your preparation one step at a time and send reminders as each step becomes available.

PREP BEGINS

Sunday, July 26

In 27 days

PREP LENGTH

4 days

of preparation

TOTAL STEPS

7 steps

We'll keep track of your progress

Before your preparation begins

What to expect during your colonoscopy

Your colonoscopy takes about 20–30 minutes. You will receive sedation through an IV and will sleep through the procedure. The doctor uses a thin flexible tube with a camera to examine the inside of your colon. You will wake up in a recovery area and be discharged when you are alert and stable. Most patients have no memory of the procedure itself. You will not be able to drive yourself home.

Buy your prep supplies

MiraLAX 238g powder — one full bottle, or generic polyethylene glycol 3350 (NOT a smaller size)
64 oz Gatorade, Propel, or Crystal Light — no red color, non-carbonated (two 32-oz bottles works)
Dulcolax bisacodyl laxative tablets — you need exactly 3 tablets, NOT suppository form, NOT stool softener form

All items are available without a prescription, usually in the laxative aisle.

Review your medications

Blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix, Xarelto, Eliquis, others): do NOT stop without talking to your prescribing doctor first — call them at least 2 weeks before your procedure
Diabetes pills: skip your dose on procedure day
Regular insulin: skip your dose on procedure day
Long-acting insulin (Lantus, NPH, 70/30): take HALF your usual morning dose — call your doctor if unsure

Do not stop blood thinners on your own. You must get approval from your prescribing doctor first.

Aspirin and all other medications may be taken with a small sip of water on procedure day. GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound): hold for one week before your procedure — call us if you are unsure.

Stop iron and multivitamins

Stop all iron supplements and any multivitamins that contain iron 5 days before your procedure — check the label on your multivitamin

Iron residue in the colon can make it harder for your doctor to see clearly during the procedure.

When to call the clinic

Call us if you have questions, need to reschedule, or cannot complete any part of your prep.

You cannot keep any liquid down after multiple attempts
You have severe stomach pain or cramping beyond normal prep discomfort
You develop a rash, hives, or difficulty breathing after taking any prep medication
You need to reschedule or cancel your procedure

WHY THIS MATTERS

Call before 5 PM when possible. After-hours calls are for urgent concerns only.

(602) 555-0100

We'll guide you every step of the way.

As your preparation progresses, we'll let you know when it's time for each step so you'll always know what to do next.

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Avoid high-fiber foods

3 days before your procedure

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Guide Overview

Overview, medications, help, and questions

What to expect during your colonoscopy

Buy your prep supplies

MiraLAX 238g powder — one full bottle, or generic polyethylene glycol 3350 (NOT a smaller size)
64 oz Gatorade, Propel, or Crystal Light — no red color, non-carbonated (two 32-oz bottles works)
Dulcolax bisacodyl laxative tablets — you need exactly 3 tablets, NOT suppository form, NOT stool softener form

WHY THIS MATTERS

All items are available without a prescription, usually in the laxative aisle.

Review your medications

Blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix, Xarelto, Eliquis, others): do NOT stop without talking to your prescribing doctor first — call them at least 2 weeks before your procedure
Diabetes pills: skip your dose on procedure day
Regular insulin: skip your dose on procedure day
Long-acting insulin (Lantus, NPH, 70/30): take HALF your usual morning dose — call your doctor if unsure

WHY THIS MATTERS

CALL THE CLINIC

Do not stop blood thinners on your own. You must get approval from your prescribing doctor first.

Stop iron and multivitamins

Stop all iron supplements and any multivitamins that contain iron 5 days before your procedure — check the label on your multivitamin

WHY THIS MATTERS

Iron residue in the colon can make it harder for your doctor to see clearly during the procedure.

When to call the clinic

Call us if you have questions, need to reschedule, or cannot complete any part of your prep.

You cannot keep any liquid down after multiple attempts
You have severe stomach pain or cramping beyond normal prep discomfort
You develop a rash, hives, or difficulty breathing after taking any prep medication
You need to reschedule or cancel your procedure

WHY THIS MATTERS

Call before 5 PM when possible. After-hours calls are for urgent concerns only.

Valley Endoscopy Center

(602) 555-0100

WHY THIS MATTERS

Main: (602) 555-0100 | After hours: (602) 555-0199

Preparation Steps

Avoid high-fiber foods

3 days before your procedure

Avoid these:

Popcorn, nuts, seeds (flax, sunflower, quinoa)
Beans, salad, raw or cooked vegetables
Fresh and dried fruit, multigrain or whole-grain bread
Fiber supplements (Metamucil, Citrucel, Konsyl)

WHY THIS MATTERS

You can eat: white bread, plain pasta or white rice, eggs, chicken or fish without skin, cheese, and well-cooked vegetables without seeds or skins.

Clear liquids only

Day before your procedure

You CAN have:

Water, apple juice, or white grape juice
Fat-free broth; black coffee or plain tea (no milk or creamer)
Clear sodas (ginger ale, lemon-lime); Gatorade or sports drinks — no red color
Plain gelatin or popsicles — no red color

Avoid these:

All solid food — anything you have to chew
Any red-colored drinks, gelatin, or popsicles
Milk, cream, or any dairy in coffee or tea
Alcohol

WHY THIS MATTERS

If your urine is dark yellow, you are not drinking enough. Aim for light yellow or clear urine throughout the day.

CALL THE CLINIC

Eating solid food today will cause your procedure to be canceled. Clear liquids only — all day.

Mix your MiraLAX solution

Day before your procedure

Pour all 8.3 oz of MiraLAX powder into a 64-oz pitcher
Add all 64 oz of Gatorade (no red color)
Stir or shake until completely dissolved
Refrigerate until ready to drink — do NOT add ice, sugar, or any other flavorings

WHY THIS MATTERS

Cold solution is easier to drink. Do not mix until today — the day before your colonoscopy.

Take Dulcolax tablets

Day before — evening

Take 3 Dulcolax (bisacodyl) laxative tablets with a full glass of water

WHY THIS MATTERS

Dulcolax starts working within 1–3 hours. Stay near a bathroom.

Drink first half of prep solution

Day before — evening

Drink one 8-oz glass of MiraLAX/Gatorade solution every 10 minutes
Continue until you finish the first half (32 oz)
You may drink directly from a glass or use a straw
After finishing, you may continue clear liquids until midnight

WHY THIS MATTERS

Bowel movements begin within 1–2 hours. Keep drinking even if you feel full — stopping early means incomplete prep. If you feel nauseated, try drinking cold solution through a straw and taking a short break between glasses.

Nothing by mouth after midnight

Midnight — procedure day

Stop all eating and drinking at midnight. The only exception is the second half of your prep solution, which you will drink tomorrow morning starting 4 hours before your procedure.

Drink second half of prep solution

4 hours before your procedure

Drink one 8-oz glass of MiraLAX/Gatorade solution every 10 minutes
Continue until all remaining solution is finished (about 32 oz)
You may use a straw if that makes it easier

WHY THIS MATTERS

Your clinic will confirm the exact time to start based on your scheduled procedure time.

CALL THE CLINIC

Do not eat or drink anything after finishing this solution — including water.

Procedure Day

Your procedure day appointment

Procedure day

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