Colonoscopy: 4 day prep with MiraLax (1863FV)

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Who can I call with questions?


What is a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is a test that looks inside your child’s colon or large intestine A flexible tube with a light and tiny camera is put in through the rectum and into the colon to look for abnormal growths or inflamed tissue. A small tissue sample called a biopsy may be taken during the procedure. 

What needs to be done before the test?colonoscopy

What is okay to use as a clear liquid?

This bowel prep is done 4 days before the colonoscopy test.

Supplies that are needed.

What to do for four days before the test.

What to do the day before the test. This is the 4th day of the prep

Helping your child prepare for the cleanout.

What if the clean out is not working?

On the day of the test.

Before you go home.

For more information

https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

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Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.