The most significant part of the successful Colonoscopy is its preparations, such as thoroughly cleaning of the colon before examination is very essential for obtaining better results. There are certain medication and diet instructions required to be strictly followed:

5 days prior to the procedure: Avoid eating any food products which contains the fat free alternate Olestra which is widely found in several fat free products; hence study the product label cautiously. 2 days prior to the procedure: The patient is not supposed to eat any kind of beans, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers nut or foods that contain the seeds like poppy, sesame or sunflower. Fill up the prescription for the Osmo Prep tablets by visiting the nearest drug store. Those who think they are constipated are recommended to take at least one ounce of Milk of Magnesia on this day hence they would not have constipation by the time they the preparation solution the next days.

Exceptional contemplation: In case of any of the following problems are faced then discuss the same at length with the physician on priority: If you are taking Warfarin, if you any history of excessive bleeding during the earlier surgical operations or any dental extractions etc, if you are living with an artificial heart valve or any such conditions that need the antibiotic treatments, if you are diabetic or if you have any history of liver or kidney dialysis or ailments.

The day before the scheduled procedure, you are required to be strictly on the liquids for the whole day for attaining the best possible results. The liquid diet need too include: water, clear fruit juices, Gatorade, tea or soft drinks etc.