Fleet Phospho-Soda Prep (Morning and Afternoon Procedures)

Click Here to download the FleetPrep Morning Procedure Prep Instructions

Click Here to download the FleetPrep Afternoon Procedure Prep Instructions

Please Read ALL Instructions Carefully

Morning Procedure

Five Days Before Your Exam:

STOP taking iron and multivitamins containing iron five days prior to procedure.
If you are taking Coumadin or other blood thinners, contact us at 303.444.4066 regarding specific instructions as to when to stop taking these medications.
If you are a diabetic, contact us at 303-444-4066 regarding specific instructions.

CONTINUE YOUR REGULAR MEDICATIONS UNLESS YOU'RE TOLD OTHERWISE.

Two to Three Days Before Your Exam:

Purchase Two 1.5 OZ. Fleet Phospho-soda bottles, available over-the-counter.
Generic bisacodyl (a stimulant laxative), available over-the-counter
From your grocery store, purchase:

CLEAR LIQUIDS, such as water, tea, coffee (NO CREAMER), 7-Up, ginger ale, apple or white grape juice (no juice that is red or purple), clear soup broth, gelatin (no red or purple), popsicles (no red or purple) or Gatorade (no red or purple) or 100% cranberry or pomegranate juice (even though it is red, there is no dye in it).
2 cans of a carbonated clear soda (such as ginger ale)
A lemon or lime
Tucks medicated wipes or baby wipes (alcohol and fragrance free) and Charmin Plus toilet tissue to minimize the expected anal irritation from wiping.

If your colonoscopy is scheduled for the morning follow These Instructions the Day Before Your Exam:

Morning
Have a regular breakfast, avoiding vegetables, pulpy fruits, oatmeal, and cereals with high fiber, nuts and small seeds such as sesame seeds.

Noon

Have a CLEAR LIQUID LUNCH. You may have as many clear liquids as you want. (Listed above)

About 1pm Take 2 of the Bisacodyl Tablets

About 4pm Take 2 more Bisacodyl Tablets. This will result in some bowel movements in the afternoon, but you should still be able to work, attend school, etc.

Dinner
Have a CLEAR LIQUID DINNER.

At 6 pm

Take the first of the fleet Phospho-soda oral prep. Mix ½ of one of the fleet Phospho-soda bottle’s contents with a large glass of apple juice, 7-up, ginger ale or water (your choice), and drink. Repeat mixing and drinking one more time. Follow this with a large glass of a CLEAR carbonated beverage, such as ginger ale.

At 9pm

Repeat both of these ingestions, followed again by the clear carbonated beverages. To clear the palate of the taste, try sucking a lemon or lime wedge before and after each glass of the phosphor-soda.

Tucks/baby wipes and Charmin Plus toilet tissue may help with irritation after the numerous bowel movements.

That Evening Continue with CLEAR LIQUIDS.

The Day of Your Exam:

Morning of the Exam
You may continue CLEAR LIQUIDS up to 3 hours prior to the procedure. Take nothing by mouth NOT EVEN CLEAR LIQUIDS 3 hours before your exam. You may take medications with sips of water.

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU GO TO OUR CLINIC

Do not bring or wear any jewelry on the day of your procedure.
Please bring a current list of medications and allergies (if this is written out it may expedite your check in time).
Please bring a photo ID and insurance card if we have not already scanned it into our system.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ADULT DRIVER, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO DRIVE YOU HOME AFTER THE PROCEDURE WHO WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOU. The person driving you must remain at the facility or be within a 15 minute driving distance. The staff will notify them when your procedure is complete. Your designated adult driver will be responsible for being present at discharge for the instructions and teaching. You are not allowed to take a taxi, bus, access a ride, walk home, etc. If you do not have a ride your procedure will have to be cancelled. You will be asked not to drive, sign legal documents or consume alcohol for 24 hrs. It might be helpful if someone stays with you for the following 6 hours after the procedure in case you are still sleepy.
Plan to be at the facility a total of 1-2 hours for check-in, procedure and recovery. Your ride will be permitted to stay with you during check in and recovery. They will be asked to stay in the waiting area during your procedure.

Afternoon Procedure

Click Here to download the FleetPrep Afternoon Procedure Prep Instructions

Five Days Before Your Exam:

STOP taking iron and multivitamins containing iron five days prior to procedure.
If you are taking Coumadin or other blood thinners, contact us at 303.444.4066 regarding specific instructions as to when to stop taking these medications.
If you are a diabetic, contact us at 303-444-4066 regarding specific instructions.

CONTINUE YOUR REGULAR MEDICATIONS UNLESS YOU'RE TOLD OTHERWISE.

Two to Three Days Before Your Exam:

Purchase Two 1.5 OZ. Fleet Phospho-soda bottles, available over-the-counter.
Generic bisacodyl (a stimulant laxative), available over-the-counter
From your grocery store, purchase:

CLEAR LIQUIDS, such as water, tea, coffee (NO CREAMER), 7-Up, ginger ale, apple or white grape juice (no juice that is red or purple), clear soup broth, gelatin (no red or purple), popsicles (no red or purple) or Gatorade (no red or purple) or 100% cranberry or pomegranate juice (even though it is red, there is no dye in it).
2 cans of a carbonated clear soda (such as ginger ale)
A lemon or lime
Tucks medicated wipes or baby wipes (alcohol and fragrance free) and Charmin Plus toilet tissue to minimize the expected anal irritation from wiping.

If your colonscopy is scheduled for the afternoon follow These Instructions the Day Before Your Exam:
Morning	Have a regular breakfast, avoiding vegetables, pulpy fruits, oatmeal, and cereals with high fiber, nuts and small seeds such as sesame seeds.
Noon	Have a regular lunch, avoiding vegetables, pulpy fruits, oatmeal, and cereals with high fiber, nuts and small seeds such as sesame seeds.
At about 1pm	Take 2 of the Bisacodyl Tablets
At about 4pm	Take 2 more Bisacodyl Tablets. This will result in some bowel movements in the afternoon, but you should still be able to work, attend school, etc.
Dinner	Have a CLEAR LIQUID dinner. You may have as many clear liquids as you want. (listed on page 1)
Evening	Continue eating and drinking CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY. (listed on page 1)
At 7pm	Take the first of the fleet Phospho-soda oral prep. Mix ½ of one of the fleet Phospho-soda bottle’s contents with a large glass of apple juice, 7-up, ginger ale or water (your choice), and drink. Repeat mixing and drinking one more time. Follow this with a large glass of a CLEAR carbonated beverage, such as ginger ale.
The Day of Your Exam:
At 7amt	Repeat both of these ingestions, followed again by the clear carbonated beverages. To clear the palate of the taste, try sucking a lemon or lime wedge before and after each glass of the Phospho-soda. Tucks/baby wipes and Charmin Plus toilet tissue may help with irritation after the numerous bowel movements. You may continue CLEAR LIQUIDS up to 3 hours prior to the procedure. Take nothing by mouth NOT EVEN CLEAR LIQUIDS 3 hours before your exam. You may take medications with sips of water.

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU GO TO OUR CLINIC

Do not bring or wear any jewelry on the day of your procedure.
Please bring a current list of medications and allergies (if this is written out it may expedite your check in time).
Please bring a photo ID and insurance card if we have not already scanned it into our system.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ADULT DRIVER, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO DRIVE YOU HOME AFTER THE PROCEDURE WHO WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOU. The person driving you must remain at the facility or be within a 15 minute driving distance. The staff will notify them when your procedure is complete. Your designated adult driver will be responsible for being present at discharge for the instructions and teaching. You are not allowed to take a taxi, bus, access a ride, walk home, etc. If you do not have a ride your procedure will have to be cancelled. You will be asked not to drive, sign legal documents or consume alcohol for 24 hrs. It might be helpful if someone stays with you for the following 6 hours after the procedure in case you are still sleepy.
Plan to be at the facility a total of 1-2 hours for check-in, procedure and recovery. Your ride will be permitted to stay with you during check in and recovery. They will be asked to stay in the waiting area during your procedure.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 303.444.4066.

Updated 09/03/2008

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