Drink clear liquids all day long, drinking enough to keep your stomach full. o Approved liquids are as follows: black coffee or tea-no milk or cream, white grape juice, apple juice, cider, Gatorade, clear broth or bouillon, ice tea, lemonade, plain Jell-O (no red, blue or purple) • In the morning, mix 238gm of Miralax …
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A Clear Liquid Diet for Colonoscopy Prep consists of consuming clear liquids including water, seltzer, apple juice, white grape juice, sprite, ginger ale, bouillon, or clear broth.
This diet provides fluids that leaves little residue and are easily absorbed with minimal digestive activity. This diet is adequate in all essential nutrients and is recommended only if clear liquids are temporarily needed. No red or purple liquids should be consumed!
Colonoscopy Prep: Overturning the Clear-Liquid Diet
FAQ
Is apple cider considered a clear fluid?
What qualifies as clear liquids for colonoscopy prep?
Is it OK to drink apple juice before a colonoscopy?
What is the best liquid to drink before a colonoscopy?
Can a clear liquid diet help with colonoscopy bowel preparation?
Phan said that a clear liquid diet would help make sure the colon is as clean as possible at the time of colonoscopy. This means only consuming clear broth, clear drinks like water and apple juice, popsicles, and Jell-O. A low-residue diet might be as effective as a clear liquid diet for colonoscopy bowel preparation, research shows.
What fluids are allowed the morning of a colonoscopy?
The morning of a colonoscopy, you should only drink clear fluids. This includes water, clear broths, clear juices (without pulp), and plain tea or coffee (without milk or cream). Avoid any liquids that are red, purple, or have pulp, as they can interfere with the procedure. It’s essential to follow your doctor’s specific instructions.
What is a clear liquid in a colonoscopy?
It excludes solid foods and liquids that you can’t see through (like milk). Clear liquids are easily absorbed by your digestive system, and they also allow technicians to see clearly into your digestive tract during an imaging test, such as a colonoscopy.
Should I eat clear liquid before a colonoscopy?
One day before — and the day of — your colonoscopy, you may be on a clear-liquid diet. Learn which drinks you can include, and which to avoid.