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How Can Golytely Be Utilized For A Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation?

I am just starting the GoLytely colon prep....I have mixed it and starting to drink now....It says drink a full glass every 20 minutes....would that be how many ounces, or does that matter?Also, what are my time limitations on finishing the prep? Can I drink it faster or is slower better?
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Add lukewarm drinking water to top line on bottle. Cap the bottle and shake to dissolve the powder. The mixed solution will be clear and colorless. Do not add anything else, such as additional flavorings, to the solution. When reconstituted, keep solution refrigerated. However chilled solution is not recommended for infants. The first bowel movement usually occurs approximately 1 hour after you start drinking GolyTELY. Continue to drink GOLYTELY until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. This usually requires at least 3 liters. Any unused portion should be discarded. Drink 1 (8 oz) glass every 10 minutes. Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously. The first bowel movement should begin approximately 1 hour after the start of GoLYTELY administration. You will still have loose bowel movements for about 1 to 2 hours after you finish .

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How Can Golytely Be Utilized For A Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Add lukewarm drinking water to top line on bottle. Cap the bottle and shake to dissolve the powder. The mixed solution will be clear and colorless. Do not add anything else, such as additional flavorings, to the solution. When reconstituted, keep solution refrigerated. However chilled solution is not recommended for infants. The first bowel movement usually occurs approximately 1 hour after you start drinking GolyTELY. Continue to drink GOLYTELY until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. This usually requires at least 3 liters. Any unused portion should be discarded. Drink 1 (8 oz) glass every 10 minutes. Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously. The first bowel movement should begin approximately 1 hour after the start of GoLYTELY administration. You will still have loose bowel movements for about 1 to 2 hours after you finish . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.