Can I mix Trilyte with Gatorade?
It is recommended that you drink 32 oz. Of Gatorade. Mix TRILYTE as directed and chill in the refrigerator. You may start drinking the TRILYTE, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Drink 8 oz every 10 to 20 minutes over a period of 2 hours until you have finished HALF of the container.
What can I mix with TriLyte?
Evening: Fill the TriLyte container with water and a flavor packet (or Crystal Light® lemonade flavor) and refrigerate. You can also use Life Savers® candy or menthol cough drops to improve flavor.
How many hours before colonoscopy Do you drink the solution?
Typically, bowel prep medication is a solution that you will need to drink starting one day before your procedure. You will be asked to take the colon prep in two doses: the first dose, 3-6 pm the night before your procedure; the second dose, 6-8 hours before your procedure.
What if I can’t drink all the colonoscopy prep?
What happens if I can’t drink all of the solution? In order to perform the colonoscopy and achieve the best results for you, it is important to drink all of the solution in the set amount of time. In the event that you have tried everything suggested and still cannot complete the preparation, please call 547-1718.
What is the best drink to mix with colonoscopy prep?
If your prep is unflavored, you can add Crystal Light, Kool-Aid powder or mix it with water and lemon. However, stick with lemon, lime and orange flavors and avoid liquids with red or purple dye as they can interfere with colonoscopy results.
What if I can’t drink the colonoscopy prep?
“I can’t drink the first dose of the prep because it tastes horrible! Yuck!” Try putting the prep in the refrigerator and making it as cold as you can tolerate. Much of the taste disappears when you really chill the prep. You can also call your doctor to see if an alternative prep is an option for you.
What if you can’t drink all the prep for colonoscopy?
If you can’t finish the bowel prep, let the doctor’s office know. Better to cancel and reschedule the appointment than to have an incomplete colonoscopy because your colon wasn’t empty.
How long does it take to drink Trilyte?
Drink one 8-ounce glass every 10-15 minutes until half of the entire container is finished. This takes about two hours. It is best to drink each whole glass quickly. A straw or sucking on a lime after you drink may help.
Is Coca Cola considered a clear liquid?
Clear liquids are those that one can see through with no solids or pulp. When a clear liquid is in a container such as a bowl or glass, the container is visible through the substance. Although not “clear”, black coffee/tea and sodas like Coke are ok on a clear liquid diet.
Is it OK not to finish colonoscopy prep?
If you didn’t finish your prep or your bowel movements aren’t reduced to clear liquids, contact your healthcare provider’s office so you can reschedule your procedure. Sometimes you may have the exam but receive inadequate results if there is still stool in your colon.
Is it normal to have chills during colonoscopy prep?
Feelings of nausea, bloating, or chills are common during the preparation ingestion. This is usually temporary and will improve after the bowel movements begin. If the nausea becomes Page 2 2 severe and you are concerned that you are going to vomit (or you do vomit), stop taking the preparation for 30-60 minutes.