The MoviPrep® bowel prep has two doses, one liter each. You will drink this prep 1 day before surgery.
Evening 2 days before surgery
Before you go to bed, mix MoviPrep®. Follow package instructions. No extra flavorings should be added to the MoviPrep®. It will taste better chilled
Day before surgery drink only clear liquids. You will drink the prep today. Please note that “clear liquid” means no sediment, no fiber, and no pulp. Clear does not mean colorless.
Water, sparkling water or soda
Gelatin (no added fruit or topping) homemade from box only
Popsicles without pieces of fruit or fruit pulp
Broth or bouillon
Crystal Light®
Juice with no pulp (apple, no orange)
Coffee or tea, no creamer – sugar is ok
Gatorade® or other clear sports drinks
No alcohol or dairy products
Ensure Clear® 4 pack
Hard candy
The Day before Surgery
Clear your schedule of other duties for today. If you take medicines, take them at least 1 hour before your prep or at least 1 hour after you are done. Do not take them while you are drinking the prep. Plan on this part of your bowel prep taking most of the day. Stay near a bathroom. Once you have finished the first dose of the prep, mix the second dose and place in refrigerator. You will drink the second dose at noon today. You will drink 3 bottles of Ensure Clear® tonight when you take 3 doses of antibiotics.
The Day before Surgery - 7:00 AM/ First Dose
The MoviPrep® container is divided by 4 marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the mixture down to the next mark (about 8 ounces) until you drink the full liter.
You should begin to have some abdominal cramping and liquid bowel movements within1-6 hours.
Stop drinking if you feel sick to your stomach. Start again as soon as you can at a slower rate.
When you finish drinking the prep, drink 16 ounces of a clear liquid of your choice. This will help you stay hydrated and help the prep work better. Continue to drink clear liquids.
Prepare the second dose of MoviPrep® in the same container. Refrigerate.
The Day before Surgery - Noon/Second Dose
Repeat steps 1-4 above.
When finished with the prep, your bowel movements should be watery and clear, with no solids (flecks are ok). The color may be yellow, green, or tan.
Take your antibiotics following the schedule below: You may drink the 3 bottles of Ensure Clear when you are taking the antibiotics.
The afternoon and evening before surgery you will take the antibiotic pills. Follow the instructions written in the bowel prep instructions given to you instead of what is written on the bottles of medication. Call if the directions and prescription directions do not match and you are unsure how to take the antibiotic tablets
3:00 PM- Take the 1st dose of antibiotics.
5:00 PM- Take the 2nd dose of antibiotics.
10:00 PM- Take the last dose of antibiotics.
Continue to drink clear liquids until bedtime. Skin Prep for Surgery-shower #1.
The Morning of Surgery
Give yourself a Fleets® phosphate enema at least 1 hour before leaving for the hospital
Skin Prep for Surgery-shower #2
If the First Day Surgery Nurse says you may drink clear liquids here is the short list of what you can drink:
Black coffee, sweetener okay
Apple juice
White grape juice
Water
Gatorade
Ensure Clear
When to Call the Doctor
Steady stomach pain
Light-headed or dizzy
No bowel movements
Cannot drink the MoviPrep®
Phone Numbers
Digestive Health Center: (608) 242-2800 Monday– Friday, 8am – 5pm
After hours, weekends or holidays this number will be answered by the paging operator.
Ask for the doctor on call
Dr. ________________.
Leave your name and phone number with area code. The doctor will call you back.
If you live out of the area, call (855) 342-9900.