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Purchase at the Pharmacy/Grocery Store:
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MoviPrep Bowel Prep Kit (prescription from your doctor)
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Drinking straws
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Plain or aloe baby wipes (prevents a sore bottom)
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Desitin or A&D ointment (prevents a sore bottom)
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One Week Prior to the Procedure:
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Do not take iron pills, multivitamins, or vitamin E.
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Your doctor will let you know if you need to hold some medications prior to your procedure. These medications may include Coumadin, aspirin, Percodan, or Alka-Seltzer.
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Tylenol and other brands which contain Acetaminophen are safe to use prior to this procedure.
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One Day Before Scheduled Morning Procedure:
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You may mix the solution ahead of time and refrigerate (all solution must be used within 24 hours).
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Empty one pouch of A powder and one pouch of B powder into the disposable container. Add water to the fill line on the container and shake to dissolve. Do not add any other ingredients or flavors.
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At 5:00 pm: The MoviPrep container is divided by 4 marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 oz. each mark) until the solution is gone. Drinking with a straw helps.
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Mix another container of the solution, one pouch of A powder and one pouch of B powder into the container of water (to the fill line) and refrigerate.
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At 7:30 pm: The MoviPrep container is divided by 4 marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 oz. each mark) until the solution is gone.
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It may take about an hour to begin to notice the diarrhea affect. You may notice some bloating or cramping at the beginning of the prep but this usually gradually improves once the diarrhea begins. Occasionally, some people may develop nausea with vomiting. The best remedy for this is to take a break from the MoviPrep for about 30 minutes to allow it to move downstream, then start drinking at at slower rate. Over the course of the evening drink at least an additional 32 oz. of clear liquids. Continue to drink clear liquids until midnight.
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One Day Before Scheduled Afternoon Procedure:
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You may mix the solution ahead of time and refrigerate (all solution must be used within 24 hours).
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Empty one pouch of A powder and one pouch of B powder into the disposable container. Add water to the fill line on the container and shake to dissolve. Do not add any other ingredients or flavors.
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At 5:00 pm: The MoviPrep container is divided by 4 marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 oz. each mark) until the solution is gone. Drinking with a straw helps.
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Over the course of the evening drink at least an additional 16 oz. of clear liquids.
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Mix another container of the solution, one pouch of A powder and one pouch of B powder into the container of water (to the fill line) and refrigerate.
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At 7:00 or 8:00 am: The MoviPrep container is divided by 4 marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approximately 8 oz. each mark) until the solution is gone.
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Drink at least an additional 16 oz. of clear liquids.
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It may take about an hour to begin to notice the diarrhea affect. You may notice some bloating or cramping at the beginning of the prep but this usually gradually improves once the diarrhea begins. Occasionally, some people may develop nausea with vomiting. The best remedy for this is to take a break from the MoviPrep for about 30 minutes to allow it to move downstream, then start drinking at at slower rate. Over the course of the evening drink at least an additional 32 oz. of clear liquids. Continue to drink clear liquids until midnight.
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Stop drinking clear liquids 4 hours before your scheduled procedure time.
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Day of Procedure:
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Do not eat or drink anything that day (afternoon procedures may have clear liquids up to 4 hours before their scheduled procedure).
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If you take medication, you may have it the morning of the procedure with a small amount of water. This means no more than a few small sips of water. Please take your heart and high blood pressure medications. You may brush your teeth.
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Arrive 30 minutes before your procedure is scheduled.
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Bring your driver's license and insurance card with you to the center.
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You must be accompanied by a friend or relative to drive you home. Please ask them to stay with you to speak to the doctor following the procedure. You may not drive yourself or go home in a taxi or bus. If this procedure is not followed your procedure may be cancelled.
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Commonly Asked Questions:
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How do I know if my prep is adequate?
The stool should be watery in consistency. It does not have to be clear in color like water since digestive juices will continue to tint the stool yellow and small flecks of debris are not a problem. If there is any question, you can self-administer a tap water or fleet enema prior to leaving for the procedure.
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What side effects may I expect?
Since the prep works by flooding the intestinal tract, abdominal bloating and cramping may occur, as well as some nausea and vomiting. This is usually temporary. Weakness can also occur, especially if you have not taken enough fluid with the prep, and can be remedied by increasing fluid intake.
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Will the prep interfere with my other medications?
Medications taken at least an hour before beginning the prep should be adequately absorbed, but thereafter they are likely to be washed away by the prep.
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