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Gastroenterology Consultants of South Jersey
Amherst Commons, Building A, Suite 2
693 Main Street, Lumberton, New Jersey
Telephone: (609) 265-1700    Visit us Online: www.GCSJ.org

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HALF-LYTELY PREP INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow these instructions carefully.
Do NOT exceed recommended dose as serious side effects can occur.
Be aware that if you do NOT prep as directed your procedure will be cancelled.

Please call the office immediately if you did not give the Scheduler a list of your current medications, vitamins and allergies.

7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM:

Stop taking all aspirin and aspirin containing products (see "Drugs to Hold" list).
Discontinue any other medications as directed by the office.

DAY BEFORE EXAM:

NO Solid Food or Alcoholic Beverages.
CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
No red or purple colored drinks, please.
You may have soda ( Ginger Ale, 7-Up, Sprite ), Jell-O (yellow or green), and chicken broth. You may have black coffee and tea. Milk and cream are NOT allowed!

12 NOON:
Begin your HalfLytely regimen as directed on the attached prep sheet.

You may continue drinking clear liquids up until midnight.

MORNING OF YOUR PROCEDURE:

HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO EAST OR DRINK INCLUDING WATER UNTIL AFTER YOUR EXAM.
DO NOT CHEW GUM, DO NOT SMOKE, NO HARD CANDY, UNTIL AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE.

YOUR PROCEDURE WILL BE CANCELLED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW ALL OF THE PREP INSTRUCTIONS.

Please arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home. Public transportation is NOT acceptable.
 
Questions: Please call our office.

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