Please follow the instructions to ensure a good preparation: 

• Three days before the procedure stop taking iron tablets.
  
  
• One day before the procedure 
  
  

  1.	Eat a normal breakfast and a light lunch. Do not eat after 1 p.m. You may drink clear fluids (see your diet sheet).
  2.	Reconstitute Glycoprep at midday. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in three litres of tap water and refrigerate to improve palatability.
  3.	Start drinking Glycoprep at 3-5 p.m. You should drink 1 glass every 5-10 minutes, aiming to complete 3 litres over 3 hours.
  	3.1.	Once you start drinking Glycoprep you must not eat until after your colonoscopy.
  	3.2.	Feelings of bloating or nausea may occur after the first few glasses of Glycoprep. Slowing the rate of drinking can decrease nausea. Nausea should resolve after the bowel motions begin.
  	3.3.	Keep warm while you are drinking Glycoprep.
  	3.4.	You may drink black tea or coffee without sugar while drinking Glycoprep to prevent dehydration. Drinks should be warm or hot if you are feeling cold.
  4.	When the Glycoprep is completed, you should be passing colourless or clear yellow fluid from your colostomy.

   
  
• Day of your appointment
  
  

  1.	If you are passing solids, or dark fluid from your colostomy you should come to the department by 7.30 am for more preparation.
  2.	If you are passing clear fluid from your colostomy you may drink sweetened clear fluids.
  3.	You will be able to eat your normal diet after the colonoscopy.