Colonoscopy Preparation

Preparation is required for colonoscopy. A few days before the colonoscopy go on a diet that provides minimal fiber intake. Excluded from the diet products that promote intestinal swelling and the formation of a large amount of fecal masses.

Slag-free diet before colonoscopy:

• fermented milk products (ryazhenka, kefir, yogurt without filler);
• weak broths from lean meat or fish;
• fruit juices without pulp (apple, grape, etc.);
• fruit jelly, popsicles, tea, weak coffee.

Two days before the study it is recommended to completely eliminate from the ration the following products:

• whole grain cereals and flour products;
• milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, hard and processed cheeses;
• beans, seeds, dried fruits, vegetables and fruits in their raw form.

Permitted to eat:

• boiled vegetables, boiled chopped meat;
• liquid milk porridge, boiled eggs.

To increase the diagnostic value of the study, you need to clean the intestines. There are several options for cleansing with modern laxatives.

1st option (Fortrans)

The day before the study, the last meal was at 10.00.

Start of preparation - no later than 14:00 on the eve of the study.

Fortrans - 1 pack (4 bags):

- dilute 4 sachets per 4 liters of water (1 sachet per 1 liter of water);

- take 1 glass (200-250 ml), slowly, slowly, with an interval of 10-15 minutes.

- We kindly ask you  to refrain from eating before the study

2nd option (fleet phospho-soda):

If the procedure is scheduled for the first half of the day before 12:00:

- in the morning (7:00) on the eve of the study instead of breakfast - liquid food (soups or broths without dense inclusions, or juices without pulp). The first bottle of the drug (45 ml) is diluted in a glass with water and taken immediately after breakfast, with one or more glasses of water;

- at lunch (13:00), drink 3 glasses (approximately 750 ml) of liquid (these can be soups or broths without dense inclusions, juices without pulp, tea, coffee, transparent carbonated or non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages);

- for dinner (19:00) - one or more glasses of water or broth, soup. After dinner, dilute the contents of the second bottle (45 ml) in a glass of water. The solution must be taken immediately after dinner, drink one or more glasses of water.

In some cases, it is recommended to switch to clear liquids and liquid foods a day before the test.

 If the procedure is scheduled for the afternoon:

- the day before the study, breakfast is normal;

- lunch (13:00) - light snack;

- dinner (19:00) - one or more glasses of water or liquid food. After dinner, dilute the contents of the first bottle (45 ml) in a glass of water and take the solution immediately after dinner, washing it down with one or more glasses of water.

On the day of the survey (7:00) instead of breakfast - liquid food (soups or broths without dense ingredients or juices without pulp).

A second vial of the drug (45 ml) is diluted in a glass of water and taken immediately after breakfast, drinking one or more glasses of water.