Colonoscopy Preparation with Plenvue

Appropriate bowel cleansing is one of the most important steps in performing a successful and accuratecolonoscopy. Please read this sheet in advance of your procedure and follow these instructions carefully.

One week prior to procedure:

• Fill your prescription for Plenvue at your local
• Avoid nuts, seeds, popcorn, grapes, green peas, beans and tomatoes since these may interfere with
• If you take blood thinners please inform us in advance so that these medicines can be adjusted
  • Blood thinner include Aspirin (or Aspirin containing products), Plavix (Clopidogrel), Effient(Prasugrel), Coumadin (Warfarin), Pradaxa (Dabigatran), Xarelto (Rivaroxaban), Eliquis (Apixaban).
• If you are a diabetic and take insulin or other medications to lower your blood sugar please inform us in advance

so that these medicines can be adjusted appropriately.

• Stop any anti-inflammatory medicines (Aleve, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen). You can take Tylenol ifneeded for
• Stop taking iron supplements or vitamins containing

On the day before the procedure:

• You may have a light
• You will need to be on a “clear/thin” liquid diet for the rest of the Examples of clear/thin liquids includewater, broth, Jell-o, juices, sports drinks, sodas, ginger ale, lemonade, popsicles, coffee/tea (without milk).
• Avoid red or purple colored liquids, juices with pulp, dairy
• It is important to stay hydrated and drink as much fluid as you can throughout the day!

The preparation:

• If your procedure is in the morning:
  • At 6 pm the night before your procedure mix the “Dose 1 sachet” of Plenvu with 16 ounces of wateruntil it is completely Drink the solution over the next 30 minutes. Then drink an additional16 ounces of water over the next 30 minutes.
  • At 10 pm the night before your procedure mix the “Dose 2 sachet” of Plenvu with 16 ounces of wateruntil it is completely Drink the solution over the next 30 minutes. Then drink an additional16 ounces of water over the next 30 minutes.
• If your procedure is in the afternoon:
  • At 10 pm the night before your procedure mix the “Dose 1 sachet” of Plenvu with 16 ounces of wateruntil it is completely Drink the solution over the next 30 minutes. Then drink an additional16 ounces of water over the next 30 minutes.
  • At 6 am the morning of your procedure mix the “Dose 2 sachet” of Plenvu with 16 ounces of wateruntil it is completely Drink the solution over the next 30 minutes. Then drink an additional16 ounces of water over the next 30 minute
• Notes:
  • Drinking additional fluids throughout the process will improve cleansing and maintain
  • Bowel movements should begin within several hours of drinking the solution. Bloating and nausea arecommon during the preparation process and will improve when bowel movements If nauseabecomes severe, stop drinking fluid for 30 minutes, then resume drinking at a slower pace.

The day of the procedure:

• Do not drink anything within 4 hours of your procedure otherwise your procedure may be
• You can take your regular medications (unless instructed otherwise) with water; but try to do so 4 hoursbefore your If you have an early morning procedure, you can bring your medications with you andtake them after your procedure.
• Please arrive at your designated location at least 1 hour early to allow for registration and so that yourprocedure is not delayed or
• Women of child-bearing age may be asked to provide a urine sample to ensure you are not
• You should be accompanied by a relative/friend to help you get home after the
• You should not drive or drink alcohol for 12 hours after the

Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions!