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When Should The Last Meal Be Consumed Before A Colonoscopy?

Good evening Dr. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Tomorrow. I ve been drinking the laxative my doctor gave (a 4 liter jug roughly half gone. ) I just ate a serving spoonful and poured another glass of laxative. How late can one eat the night before
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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The day before the colonoscopy procedure — Don't eat solid foods. Instead, consume only clear liquids like clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear juice (apple, white grape), clear soft drinks or sports drinks, Jell-O, popsicles, etc.

The day of the colonoscopy procedure — As on the previous day, clear liquid foods only. Don't eat or drink anything two hours before the procedure.
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When Should The Last Meal Be Consumed Before A Colonoscopy?

The day before the colonoscopy procedure — Don t eat solid foods. Instead, consume only clear liquids like clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear juice (apple, white grape), clear soft drinks or sports drinks, Jell-O, popsicles, etc. The day of the colonoscopy procedure — As on the previous day, clear liquid foods only. Don t eat or drink anything two hours before the procedure.