Gastrointestinal Associates of Rockland
845-362-3200
Fax: 845-290-8180
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY PREPARATION
Magnesium Citrate
You will need to purchase ONE (1) Fleet enema and ONE (1) bottle of Magnesium Citrate from the pharmacy.
No eating after 6 PM the evening before the procedure. *If you take heart or blood pressure medication, please take your medication early in the morning before your procedure with a small sip of water at your normally scheduled time as well as take your inhaler at your normally scheduled time. If you have a cardiac history, please have your cardiologist fax over your most recent evaluation.
- STOP PRADAXA FIVE (5) DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE-Unless your cardiologist advises you otherwise
- STOP EFFIENT SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE-Unless your cardiologist advises you otherwise
No aspirin or aspirin containing products 48 hours before procedure.
Bring your medication list with you!
AT 7 PM THE EVENING BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
- Drink one (1) bottle of Magnesium Citrate
ONE HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED PROCEDURE TIME
Click here to print out the Magnesium Citrate Sig Prep Instructions.
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