Moviprep – 2 dose bowel cleaning
If your appointment is in the MORNING, follow the instructions below
The following instructions are for appointments before noon only – please check your appointment time
How to take MOVIPREP
It is essential you take two doses of the medication provided according to the following instructions (rather than the manufacturer’s leaflet). The preparation of the medication and a suggested timetable for food and medication has been provided to maximise the success of the procedure and reduce the amount of the side effects experienced.
Moviprep is a two dose treatment. The pack contains four sachets: two ‘Sachet A’s and two ‘Sachet B’s. To make one dose, mix one of the ‘Sachet A’ with one of the ‘Sachet B’ with a litre of water. Stir until the podwer is completely dissolved and the solution is clear or slightly hazy, this may take up to five minutes. You may add cordial to improve the taste (not blackcurrant).
Each dose (1 litre) of Moviprep should be drunk slowly over a period of 2 hours. There is no need to rush, a glass (250ml) every 30 minutes is sufficient. You should also drink an additional 500mls of water or clear fluids with each litre of Moviprep taken.
REMEMBER KEEP HYDRATED – DRINK ONE CUP OF WATER (250ML) EVERY HOUR
Suggested routine to prepare for your procedure
The day before your procedure
Breakfast 7-8am
Eat breakfast as normal, avoiding high fibre foods, fruits and vegetables.
You may have milk and dairy products. This will be the last solid meal until after you procedure.
9am
From this time onwards, DO NOT EAT ANY SOLID FOOD, your bowel needs to be completely empty for your procedure. You can drink clear soups, soft drinks and black tea or coffee with sugar as you wish.
Lunch
You can have clear soups such as Bovril or Oxo, Remember to continue to drink plenty of clear fluids throughout the day.
4 – 5pm
Make your first 1 litre dose of Moviprep and drink over a period of 1 to 2 hours REMEMBER TO DRINK AN ADDITIONAL 500ml OF WATER FOLLOWING THIS DOSE.
7 – 8pm
Make your second 1 litre dose of Moviprep and drink over a period of 1 to 2 hours. REMEMBER TO DRINK AN ADDITIONAL 500ml OF WATER FOLLOWING THIS DOSE.
11pm
Once your bowel is empty and you have stopped going to the toilet, go to bed. This is normally about 2 hours after you finish the Moviprep.
The day of your procedure
DO NOT EAT / DRINK ANYTHING, from 24h00 the previous night. Leave home in time for your appointment.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Everybody responds differently to bowel cleansing. We advise you to remain in easy reach of a toilet as Moviprep causes multiple, often urgent bowel movements. Moviprep can start working quickly and bowel movements are normally seen for at least two hours, however the effects can last a lot longer. Moviprep may make you feel nauseated or sick, feel tired, have abdominal bloating or cramp. The lack of solid food in combination with the Moviprep can trigger nausea. We suggest you drink plenty of clear fluid to help prevent this. The frequent bowel movements can cause anal irritation. Occasionally an allergic reaction can occur, with or without a rash, if you experience this please seek medical advice.
Please check Moviprep leaflet for side effects, contra – indications, etc.
Please take blood pressure medication as usual on morning of procedure with a small amount of water.
DO NOT take diabetic medication/ insulin the day of procedure
Please contact my rooms if you have any questions/uncertainties