Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions With Bi-Peglyte
pouch as before. Drink the one (1) liter of solution
you need to cancel, or do so in person at the time of
Do not drink anything in the last two hours before
Please arrive 30 minutes before your procedure. Wear
sigmoidoscopy and minor ano-rectal procedures are OHIP-insured services. Please bring a valid OHIP
At this time, purchase one package of Bi-Peglyte
card with you. Patients not insured under OHIP are
Some patients prefer to drink the solution through a
(includes 3 bisacodyl tablets) and a package of
asked to pay at the time of the procedure.
straw. Drinking a glass rapidly will work better than
Gravol (optional). Prescriptions for insurance are
There is an additional bi-annual uninsured services fee of $80.00 to cover the cost of uninsured care that
Bowel movements typically start after one hour and
you may require.2 This is payable to the Clinic by
Do not eat any nuts, multigrains, or seeds within 3
cash, VISA or Mastercard. You will be given a
days of your procedure. Please follow these
receipt that you may use to claim reimbursement
If you experience nausea and bloating, wait until the
from your private health insurance or to claim on
your income tax return. You will not be denied care
preparation. You may wish to take some Gravol.
if you do not pay the fee. If you have questions about
You must remain on a diet of clear fluids. At 8:00
these services or your ability to pay, please ask our
Keep yourself well-hydrated. Drink as much clear
am, take the 3 bisacodyl tablets with water (Do Not
fluid as you like until the last two hours before your
Chew or Crush). Clear fluids include water, beef or
chicken broth, pop, sports drinks, clear fruit juices
(without pulp), jello, tea, and black coffee. Avoid
Arrange for someone to drive you home after your
Please discontinue iron supplements 7 days prior to
cream and milk. A clear fluid is anything that you
procedure. This person should be available no later
the procedure. If you take Coumadin/Warfarin,
can see through that does not contain solids. Avoid
than 1 hour after your appointment time. Please
Plavix, Pradax or other blood thinners, insulin or
anything coloured red, purple or dark (except black
make sure that we are able to contact this person at
diabetes medications, please ask your family
physician how to manage these medications. Generally, continue to take any other medications
One day before your procedure, at 6:00 pm: Dissolve
You will be unable to operate a motor vehicle for 24
including blood pressure medications unless advised
the laxative (1 pouch) in 1 liter of chilled water, mix
hours following your procedure. Likewise, do not
otherwise and stop blood thinners for the
rapidly until a clear solution forms. Begin drinking
engage in activities requiring alertness (such as
appropriate number of days as approved by your
at a rate of 250 ml every 10 to 15 minutes. Consume
cycling, using power tools, etc.) or make important
family physician. Ask for a pre-procedure consult at
the full solution. (Read the next section and set your
decisions for 24 hours after having sedation.
the Reimer Clinic if you still have questions.
1. Fees are charged under authority of Ontario Regulation 856/93, as
amended (made under the Medicine Act, 1991), s. 1(1)20.
2. Fees for uninsured services are based on the OMA “Physician's Guide to
In order to avoid a cancellation fee1, please contact
Third-Party & Other Uninsured Services”. Individual fees may be more or
Four hours before your procedure: Mix the last
us at least one business day before your procedure if less than this schedule. Please ask us if you have questions about individual
codes or view the information posted in the Clinic. Rev: 09/12
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