“Took laxative too early for colonoscopy ”
Hello,
I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy on July 19th and I’m supposed to start the prep on July 18th at 3pm. I mixed up my days because it was midnight and accidentally started the laxative on July 18th at midnight. Should I still take two more at 3pm?
I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy on July 19th and I’m supposed to start the prep on July 18th at 3pm. I mixed up my days because it was midnight and accidentally started the laxative on July 18th at midnight. Should I still take two more at 3pm?
Female | 24 years old
Complaint duration: Days
1 Answer
Gastroenterologist
You may want to go ahead and purchase another bowel prep, and then just drink enough so that your bowels are clear. You probably wouldn't have to drink another entire prep. Magnesium citrate laxative was useful for this type of situation, however, it has been pulled off the shelves and we don't know when it will be back. Stay on clear liquids the day before as well.
