Dear yo,

Golytely/Nulytely/Colyte Bowel Preparation Instructions
PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
At anytime should you have any questions about the instructions, please contact our office at (520) 327-3454 (during normal business hours) so a staff member can go over them with you. Please visit our website atfor additional patient information.


5 DAYS BEFORE YOUR EXAM
 STOP taking all anticoagulants; Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Plavix , Aggranox (if okay with your Primary Care physician
or Cardiologist). If you must continue them, please let us know.  STOP any bulking agents; Metamucil, Citrucel, Gemfibrozil, Ginseng, Ginkgo, Garlic tablets, Vitamin E, Multi Vitamins, &

DAY BEFORE YOUR EXAM – Clear liquid diet only after light breakfast.
 Do not take any oral diabetic medications the day before or the morning of your exam.
 Insulin dependent diabetics should take ½ the usual dose of Insulin the day before your exam and ½ the usual dose on the
day of your exam. Continue to monitor blood sugar as usual.  Take any heart and/or blood pressure medications as usual.
 IN THE MORNING mix the NULYTELY/GOLYTELY/COLYTE (1 gallon laxative) with water & refrigerate. If it is the
unflavored powder & you wish to flavor the beverage, add Crystal Light powder (lemon or lime flavor) into the gallon mix.  You may have a light breakfast prior to 9:00 am the day before your exam which may include any of the following items:
o Any items from the “Clear Liquids Diet List”
o One boiled or poached egg or a small portion (4 ounces) of skinless chicken, turkey or fish.
o 1 piece of white toast – NO butter
o One 8 oz. can of Ensure (do not take Ensure Plus)
 Drink as much of the clear liquid diet as you can through out the day which includes; Beverages- Soft drinks (orange,
ginger ale, cola, Sprite, 7-Up, etc), Gatorade, Kool-Aide, strained fruit juices w/o pulp (apple, white grape, lemonade, etc.), water, tea, or coffee. No milk or non-dairy creamer. No beverages that are red or purple in color. Soups- Low sodium
chicken or beef bouillon/broth. Desserts- Hard candies, Jell-O (lemon, lime, or orange; no fruit or toppings), or popsicles
(no sherbets or fruit bars).
 Lunch and Dinner ~ LIQUID DIET ONLY Drink all the clear liquids you like. NO SOLID FOOD.
 AT 5 PM ~ Start drinking the NULYTELY/GOLYTELY/COLYTE. Drink only ½ of the 1 gallon laxative.
 Refrigerate the remaining ½ gallon of laxative for tomorrow.
 Individual responses to laxatives vary. Remain close to a toilet, as multiple bowel movements will occur.
DAY OF YOUR EXAM – Clear liquids only as directed. NO solid food until exam has been completed.
 Starting at ______________ drink the remainder of the 1 gallon laxative within 2 hours.
 Take any heart and/or blood pressure medications as usual.
 STOP DRINKING CLEAR LIQUIDS 2 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM.
 Please wear sensible shoes (NO heals) and comfortable clothing.
 Please bring a list of your medications with you.
***YOU MUST HAVE SOMEONE DRIVE YOU HOME AFTER YOUR EXAM. WE REQUEST
THAT YOUR DRIVER REMAIN DURING YOUR EXAM***
We open our doors promptly at 6:30 a.m. so please plan your arrival accordingly
Tucson Gastroenterology Specialists, PC
3040 N. Swan Road, Ste B ●Tucson, Arizona 85712
Phone (520) 327-3454 Fax (520) 327-3431

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