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Advised To Start Taking The GLCOPREP On The Morning Of The Colonoscopy Process. When To Start Taking Bisacodyl Tablets?
I have referred by my GP for a colonscopy on Tuesday at 3.15pm. I have got the GLYCOPREP powder and 2 Bisacodyl tablets. I have been advised to start taking the GLCOPREP on the morning of the colonscopy process. BUt I don t know when to start taking my Bisacodyl tablets.
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Bisacodyl is a laxative and is used to clear the bowel of stools.
Take both tablets on MONDAY at bedtime, while Glycoprep is to be taken on Tuesday morning.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Bisacodyl is a laxative and is used to clear the bowel of stools.
Take both tablets on MONDAY at bedtime, while Glycoprep is to be taken on Tuesday morning.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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