Halflytely
We recommend you to purchase Halflytely at least one (1) week prior to the procedure and review these instructions to avoid last minute confusions. Also, purchase two (2) Dulcolax Tablets at least one (1) week prior at your pharmacy and review instructions then as well.
- If you are taking Aleve, Nuprin, Motrin, Iron Supplements, Celebrex, Naprosyn, or Vitamin E, you must stop taking them seven (7) days prior to the procedure. You may use Tynenol.
- If you are a diabetic—to avoid dangerously low blood sugars, please do not take your oral medications for your diabetes or your insulin on the morning of the procedure. You can resume your diabetes medications after the procedure, once you have eaten. If you are taking insulin it is always a good idea to check with your endocrinologist or primary doctor as to the best way to manage your blood sugars. Please bring your insulin with you. If you are unsure about taking any medications, please call us.
- IF YOU ARE TAKING COUMADIN, ASPIRIN, TICLID OR PLAVIX, IT MAY NEED TO BE STOPPED BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE PLEASE ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THESE MEDICATIONS. (COUMADIN IS USUALLY STOPPED 3-5 DAYS (ASPIRIN & TICLID 7 DAYS, PLAVIX 14 DAYS) BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.)
- If you are a smoker, it is advised not to smoke at least six (6) hours before your procedure.
PREPARATION THE DAY BEFORE:
Please be on a clear liquid diet the day prior. Examples are Water, Gatorade, jello, tea, apple juice, chicken broth (nothing creamy or chuncky), popsicles, Italian ice, etc. NO MILK PRODUCTS OR ANYTHING COLORED RED OR PURPLE, no seedes or nuts OR ALCOHOL.
Morning: Mix Halflytely according to instructions and refridgerate.
3:00 PM: Take all (2) Biscodyl Tablets with water. DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW. Do not take Biscodyl within one hours of taking antacid.
6:00 PM: Being drinking Halflytely mixture. Drink one 8oz glass every 15 minutes. It is best to drink the whole glass rapidly rather than small sips. Continue drinking until the bottle is empty. If you develop cramping, bloating, or nausea while drinking the preparation, you should stop drinking and relax for about a half an hour. Then you can resume drinking the solution. The diarrhea will usually continue for several hours after completing the bowel preparation. You can continue to drink clear liquids until midnight.
NOTHING TO DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT. Failure to take the preparation as indicated may result in a poorly cleansed colon.
Please arrive for your procedure at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled time.
Please remember to have someone drive you home after the procedure
Please leave all jewelry, including belly button rings and tongue piercings, at home.
Purchase bowel preparation/laxatives and review your instruction atleast one week prior to avoid last minute confusion.