Colonoscopy - SUPREP (Split Dose)

You will report for your procedure in the Central Massachusetts Ambulatory Endoscopy Center 
(located in the middle office of the Center for Digestive Wellness building)

*You will need to be on a clear liquid diet the entire day prior to procedure day.*

Clear Liquids - Examples:

Any kind of strained broth, water, flavored water, any kind of soda (not red), Gatorade/sports drinks (not red), fruit juices (without pulp), black coffee and tea, jello, popsicles

You will need:

SUPREP Bowel Prep Kit (Prescription)

 FIRST DOSE: 

Begin Step 1 by 6:00PM the evening before your procedure.

1. Pour ONE (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container.

2. Add cool drinking water to the 16-ounce line on the container. Mix.

3. Drink ALL the liquid in the container.

4. You must drink two (2) more 16-ounce containers of water over the next 1 hour.

SECOND DOSE:

Begin Step 2 the morning of your procedure, at least 4 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time, and proceed as shown above. 

(For this dose, repeat steps 1 through 4 shown above, using the other 6-ounce bottle)

*NOTE: Remain on clear fluids all the way up until 2 hours prior to your procedure. You may have nothing by mouth within these 2 hours, including water.*

You must take all of your medications (or bring them with you) EXCEPT oral diabetic medications - and take only half (1/2) of your scheduled insulin dosage. Oral medications may be taken with a sip of water, unless otherwise specified by the doctor.

Instructions for Drivers
(Due to sedation, you will require a driver to pick you up from your procedure)

Please leave a phone number where the driver may be reached in approximately 2-2.5 hours from the patient's scheduled appointment time.

A recovery nurse will call you approximately 15-20 minutes prior to the patient's expected discharge time. You will be instructed to pull your vehicle to the front of the building at a given time.

Once you arrive, please remain in your vehicle and call (978) 840-3232 or (978) 840-6363 to let the recovery nurse know that you are here. You will be seen on our surveillance camera, eliminating the need to come inside.

The patient will be walked out to the vehicle by the nurse as soon as the patient is ready.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Things to bring with you

-Form of Identification (i.e. Driver's license)

-Medication List (if applicable)

-Insurance Card

-Phone Number of your driver

-Any inhalers/epipens you use (if applicable)