Before a colonoscopy, a person needs to drink a special solution to clear their bowels. Here, find tips for finishing it and a preparation timeline.

You may be asked to drink the first 32 ounces the afternoon before your colonoscopy by drinking 8 ounces every 15 minutes. Bowel movements may start about an hour after drinking the first 8 ounces.

We have known for more than 10 years that there is an easier diet to prescribe before a colonoscopy. Yet gastroenterologists stubbornly cling to the clear-liquid diet.

Before a colonoscopy, people have to drink a solution that clears the bowels. Find out what to do if the prep does not work.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new option for patients who need to clear out their bowels before a colonoscopy — a lemon-lime drink that’s designed to be a lot ...

Courtenay Harris Bond/PhillyVoice Preparing for a colonoscopy involves brief dietary changes, a clear-liquid diet the day before, and consuming a laxative drink.

Things improved in 1984 with the introduction of a powder-based solution that patients could drink the day before a colonoscopy. The colon-cleansing drink, called GoLYTELY, ...

Less than 2 hours before the colonoscopy. Drink nothing two hours before your treatment, not even water. This action is crucial to avoid getting sick following your surgery.

Colonoscopy prep just got a little easier. The FDA recently approved a new prep drink that claims to taste better than any other currently on the market. The new solution is called Suflave, and it ...

Two days before your colonoscopy: Drink plenty of fluids – aim for eight to 10 glasses of water each day – and start eating smaller meals. Avoid high-fiber foods like fruits, ...