What can I mix with Suprep to make it taste better?

What can I mix with Suprep to make it taste better?

Ways to better manage the taste of your prep: Make sure the mixture is cold. Use Sprite, Ginger ale or pulp free lemonade to the mix the solution. Drink Mixture with a straw. Suck on a lemon, hard candy or eat sorbet after each sip.

What is the best drink to mix with colonoscopy prep?

Drinking through a straw also may help. 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.

Can I buy colonoscopy prep over the counter?

An option that can be purchased without a prescription is Miralax liquid and Dulcolax tablets, often taken together. The Miralax can be mixed into Gatorade or another clear liquid to make the solution tastier. “The preparation for a colonoscopy is a critical step and cannot be skipped,” Dr. Williams said.

What should be on hand for colonoscopy prep?

Water can get boring, so keep a variety of clear liquids on hand. On the day before your colonoscopy — when you’re restricted to clear liquids — you can have popsicles, Jell-O, clear broth, coffee or tea (without milk or creamer), soft drinks, Italian ice, or Gatorade.

Can’t keep colonoscopy prep down?

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.

Is HalfLytely still available?

The HalfLytely and Bisacodyl brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Can I mix my colonoscopy prep with Sprite?

Acceptable clear liquids include: apple and white grape juice or other juices without pulp, Gatorade® or other sports drinks, ginger ale, diet or regular 7-Up®, Sprite® or colas, Kool Aid®, water, clear broth, popsicles, honey and hard candies without filling.