To obtain the full
benefit of the exam and allow a thorough inspection, the rectum and sigmoid
colon must be clean. Preparation usually involves drinking clear liquids the
day before along with taking enemas and/or laxatives. Specific instructions for
preparation are provided beforehand.
The following method is suggested by Dr. Heyns to clean the rectum and sigmoid colon:
LIST OF
CLEAR LIQUID
SERVING
SUGGESTION (Improve taste)
Drink 6 – 8 glasses throughout the day.
Adequate liquid combats dehidration
Water
& Colddrink (cola, lemonade, ect.)
Fruit
juice (without pulp)
Tea
& Coffee (black)
Clear
Soup & Jelly
Hard
Candies allowed
Mix
first sachet with 50 ml lukewarm water until dissolved
Add 250ml
liquid (Lemon Twist). Sip slowly.
Repeat
steps 1 and 2 using the second sachet on the time that is indicated.
MORNING
PROCEDURE (BEFORE 12H00)
DAY
BEFORE PROCEDURE
DAY
OF PROCEDURE
Have a small breakfast (toast)
08:00am
– Take first sachet dosage
Consume
clear liquid as indicated above.
17:00pm – Take second sachet dosage
Consume liquid until bed-time.
No further liquid for morning procedure (NPM)
AFTERNOON
PROCEDURE (AFTER 12H00)
DAY
BEFORE PROCEDURE
DAY
OF PROCEDURE
Have
normal meals until lunch. Thereafter clear liquid as indicated above should be
taken.
Consume liquid until
bed-time.
Take
second sachet dosage – consume liquid until 10:00am (NPM)
GUIDELINES
COLO-PREP
normally takes effect within 30 minutes and results in loose stools
approximately 1 - 2 hours after the dosage has been taken.
Clear liquid of your choice should be taken regularly – it will speed up
the process and help to combat dehidration. (approximately 7 glasses of clear liquid
should be taken throughout the day).
It is
advised that you stay close to a bathroom for at least 1 hour after the
commence of the stools.
