MoviPrep Colonoscopy Preparation - Granite Peaks Gastroenterology of Utah

Purchase the Following Products:

MOVIPREP or substitution available from your pharmacy (follow mixing instructions provided with product)

IF YOU ARE TO BE SEDATED, A RESPONSIBLE DRIVER MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY THROUGHOUT YOUR APPOINTMENT (~2 hours total). NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please read all instructions thoroughly.
Call us immediately at 801‐619‐1115
if you have severe allergies to soy beans or eggs.

Eat a light breakfast prior to 9:00 AM, then NO SOLID FOOD until after your exam.
Drink plenty of CLEAR liquids throughout the rest of the day (no lunch or dinner). Clear liquids include: Water, sports drinks, black coffee, tea, any soda (light or dark), broth, Jell‐O, popsicles, and juice without pulp. NOTHING RED OR PURPLE.
At 5:30 PM, drink the first half of the Movi Prep solution (Movi Prep 1st A&B packets) or half the container of generic prep over 1‐2 hours.
Continue drinking additional clear liquids throughout the evening.
A soothing ointment (Desitin, Vaseline) may be applied to the anal area to prevent discomfort and skin breakdown.

Four (4) hours before your arrival time, drink the remaining half of the Movi Prep solution (2nd A&B Packets) or last half of generic prep over next 1‐2 hours.
NOTHING BY MOUTH FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE! (This includes water, gum and mints. NOTHING by mouth.)
Bowel movements should be very watery and yellow or green in color. CALL US IF STOOLS ARE STILL BROWN!

Medications:

Take regularly prescribed medications at least two (2) hours before you arrive. If you have an inhaler, please bring it with you.

Diabetics:

DO NOT take oral diabetic medication or insulin the morning of your procedure. Bring your insulin with you.
Test your blood sugar before coming in for your procedure and bring the reading with you.
Please contact the physician that manages your diabetic care if you have any questions regarding your oral medication or insulin dosages.

Blood Thinners:

If you are taking blood thinners, call your prescribing physician and ask if you may stop taking the medication for the required amount of time prior to your procedure.
You may continue taking aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti‐inflammatory medications.

Bring with You:

Complete Registration Forms
Photo ID and Insurance Card
List of all medications, vitamins and supplements you are taking (include dosage and last date and time each medication was taken before your arrival)
Wear a short‐sleeved shirt

Arrive at the Endoscopy Center at your scheduled time. Please call us at 801-619-9000 if you have any questions regarding your preparation.