HalfLytely Preparation

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

 

WHAT TO DO THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY.

STEP 1 - TAKE 4 TABLETS at 12:00 PM

  • Take all (2) bisacodyl tablets with water.
  • Do not crew or crush.
  • Do not take the bisacodyl tablets within 1 hour of taking an antacid.

STEP 2 - MIX SOLUTION at 1:00 PM

  • Add lukewarm drinking water to top of line on bottle.
  • Cap bottle and shake to dissolve the powder.
  • The resonstituted solution will be clear and colorless. Use within 48 hours. Do not add anything else, such as flavorings, to the solution.

STEP 3 - WAIT FOR BOWEL MOVEMENT

  • After a bowel movement occurs (usually in 1 to 6 hours), begin to drink the solution.
  • Even if no bowel movement occurs 6 hours, begin the drink the solution.

STEP 4 - AFTER A BOWEL MOVEMENT DRINK ALL THE SOLUTION

  • Drink 1 (8 oz) glass every 10 minutes (about 8 glasses). Drink each glass quickly rather than drinking small amounts continuously.
  • Be sure to drink ALL of the solution

Note:

  • If you have severe discomfort or distention (bloating), stop drinking the solution for a while or wait longer between drinking each glass unil the discomfort goes away.
  • Do not take any other medications within 1 hour of starting to drink the solution.
  • Avoid drinking large amounts of water during or after taking this product or after a colonoscopy.
  • Nausea, cramping and abdominal fullness are the most common adverse reactions.