General Instructions |
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2 Weeks Before the Procedure |
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| Foods | No change |
| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Hold - GLP1 Agonist Medication:
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1 Week Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
No Nuts or Seeds - berries, cashews, corn nuts, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, walnuts Low Fiber Diet
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| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Pharmacy
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1 Day Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
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| Liquids |
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| Medications |
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Procedure Day |
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| Foods | No food or liquids the day of the procedure |
Medication Instructions |
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Attention |
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| Expected Symptoms Do not stop the bowel preparation |
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First Dosage → 4PM - 5PM |
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| 4PM - 5PM |
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Second Dosage → 10PM - 11PM |
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| 10PM - 11PM |
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12AM |
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| Foods | No food or liquids after midnight |
Suflave contains polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and electrolytes. It works as an osmotic laxative to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy.
Suflave draws water into the intestines, causing frequent, watery bowel movements. This process flushes out stool, ensuring a clear colon for examination.
No, you should not eat solid foods once you start Suflave. Stick to a clear liquid diet before and after taking it to ensure effective bowel cleansing.
Bowel movements usually begin within 30 minutes to 3 hours after taking Suflave. The second dose often works faster, with urgent diarrhea lasting several hours.
People with bowel obstruction, toxic megacolon, severe dehydration, kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, or heart conditions should not use Suflave. Consult a doctor if pregnant or on diuretics.
