What to mix with colonoscopy prep to make it taste better?

1. Add flavoring such as Crystal Light or Kool-Aid powder if the prep isn't flavored.
2. Drink it cold.
3. Use a straw.
4. Suck on a lemon or hard candy afterward.

How do you mask the taste of Suprep?

Ways to better manage the taste of your prep: Make sure the mixture is cold. Use Sprite, Ginger ale or pulp free lemonade to the mix the solution. Drink Mixture with a straw. Suck on a lemon, hard candy or eat sorbet after each sip.

Is lemon lime Gatorade OK for colonoscopy prep?

64 oz bottle of Gatorade, Powerade or Propel that are light in color. Lemon-lime is preferred. AVOID red, purple, blue or green varieties.

What if I puke during colonoscopy prep?

What if I vomit after taking any of the doses of preparation? It's OK! You may stop taking the mixture for 1 hour and then resume according to the dosing instructions. If vomiting continues after several hours, please call your doctor.

Is it normal to puke during colonoscopy prep?

Side effects of some preps include nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, thirst, dizziness, and dehydration. If you feel nauseous or vomit, take a 30 minute break, rinse your mouth, and then continue drinking your prep.

Can you mix Golytely with Sprite?

Acceptable clear liquids include: apple and white grape juice or other non-citrus juices without pulp, Gatorade® or other sports drinks, ginger ale, diet or regular 7-Up®, Sprite® or colas, Kool Aid®, water, clear broth, popsicles, honey and hard candies without filling.

Is ginger ale OK for colonoscopy prep?

You can drink most clear liquids besides just water, such as: Ginger ale is often recommended. Other “clear” fruit juices are also allowed (clear fruit juice is one that you can see through, like apple juice). Coffee and tea are permitted, but no cream or dairy products are allowed during prep.

What if I can't drink all my colonoscopy prep?

What happens if I can't drink all of the solution? In order to perform the colonoscopy and achieve the best results for you, it is important to drink all of the solution in the set amount of time. In the event that you have tried everything suggested and still cannot complete the preparation, please call 547-1718.

What is the newest colonoscopy prep?

Now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug that could make preparation for the screening easier. Called Plenvu, this liquid drug is designed to replace the traditional, poor-tasting bowel cleaning liquid that patients drink to prep their systems for a colonoscopy.

What can you mix with GoLYTELY to make it taste better?

Mix Golytely with one gallon of water until it is dissolved. Place in refrigerator • Consider adding powdered flavoring (Gatorade, Crystal Light, lemonade) to improve the taste. Avoid red or purple coloring.

How do you make colonoscopy prep drink?

Mix 1/2 of MiraLAX bottle (119 grams) in each 32-ounce Gatorade bottle until dissolved. Keep cool in the refrigerator. DO NOT ADD ICE. At 5:00 PM on the evening before your colonoscopy, take four Dulcolax tablets.

What color Gatorade is best for colonoscopy prep?

Clear liquid is any liquid that you can see through, and includes: Water, clear broth or bouillon, black coffee, or black tea (you may use sweeteners). DO NOT use or drink milk products. Gatorade, PowerAde, Vitamin Water, or Pedialyte that is clear, yellow, orange, or green.

What flavor Jello is OK before colonoscopy?

Jello- flavor suggestions: peach, lemon, lime, watermelon, white grape Gatorade or Powerade - these are excellent replacement fluids. Although most alcohol is clear it is not considered a clear liquid on this diet! NO milk, creamed soups, crackers, tea or coffee while you are on this diet.

Will I poop all night before colonoscopy?

What if I'm still pooping before my colonoscopy? As long as your poop is clear (it will be yellow, but see-through, not cloudy,) your colonoscopy prep is done. If it's not clear, you may have to take additional steps before you can have your colonoscopy.

What should you not do after a colonoscopy?

Why am I so cold during colonoscopy prep?

Chills. Some people get the chills after drinking certain prep solutions. This is nothing to worry about. It's simply because you're drinking so much cold fluid, according to experts at Columbia University.

Will I poop during colonoscopy?

Most people stop moving their bowels about 2 – 3 hours after finishing the solution. People are different and some have liquid movements until the time of the procedure. The instrument used during the colonoscopy will suction out any liquid left in the bowel. You will not have an “accident” during the procedure.

How soon after colonoscopy can you eat?

You can start eating regular foods the next day. Keep eating light meals if you are not able to pass gas and still feel bloated. For the first 24 hours after your procedure: Do not drink alcohol.

What flavor Gatorade is considered clear liquid?

Gatorade's Lemon Ice (clear) is one the few flavors I actually like, not just tolerate.

Is orange Jell-O OK for colonoscopy prep?

Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade. This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy.

Is white cherry Gatorade OK for colonoscopy prep?

Entire Day: Clear liquid diet only (no solids foods!): clear fruit juice without pulp such as apple juice, white grape juice, broth, Gatorade (No Gatorade Frost), popsicles, coffee or tea without cream. Small amount of Jell-O is OK. No milk, red, blue, or purple colors.