Can I use Powerade instead of Gatorade for colonoscopy prep?

Can I use Powerade instead of Gatorade for colonoscopy prep?

1 – 8.3 oz. bottle Miralax (238 grams)64 oz. clear liquid (NOT red). Gatorade, G2, Gatorade Ice, Powerade or Powerade Zero are acceptable.

Is blue Powerade a clear liquid?

A: A clear liquid is generally considered one that you can see through to the other side. Acceptable clear liquids include: water, tea, Apple juice, Ginger ale, Sprite, 7UP, Gatorade, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Crystal Light. Black coffee is considered a clear liquid.

Can I drink sports drinks before colonoscopy?

The day before the colonoscopy procedure — Don’t eat solid foods. Instead, consume only clear liquids like clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear juice (apple, white grape), clear soft drinks or sports drinks, Jell-O, popsicles, etc.

What can I drink instead of Gatorade for colonoscopy prep?

The clear liquids you can drink include: Water, apple, or white grape juice; fat free broth; coffee or tea (without milk or creamer); clear carbonated beverages such as ginger ale or lemon-lime soda; Gatorade® or other sports drinks (not red); Kool-Aid® or other flavored drinks (not red).

Is Powerade OK for colonoscopy prep?

You may have clear liquids up until 3 hours prior to your procedure time. Allowed: Clear liquid is any liquid that you can see through. This includes water, clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or black tea (sugar is ok to add). Gatorade, PowerAde or vitamin water that is clear, yellow, orange or green are all OK.

Can you mix MiraLAX with Powerade?

You may or may not have a bowel movement after taking these tablets. bottle of MiraLAX with 64 ounces of Gatorade (or Powerade) in a large pitcher or bowl. Drink 8 ounces of the solution every 15 minutes until it is gone.

What is the best Gatorade for colonoscopy prep?

Gatorade® (No red colored flavors) Regular Gatorade®, Gatorade G2®, Powerade®, Powerade Zero®, Pedialyte or Propel® are acceptable. Red flavors are not allowed; all other colors (yellow, green, orange, purple, blue) are okay.

What color should poop be before colonoscopy?

Before you get a colonoscopy, it’s important that you follow the bowel prep directions given to you so that you know when the prep is done. Your stools should be clear, yellowish liquid near the end of the prep.

What kind of Popsicles can I have before a colonoscopy?

The day before you colonoscopy, don’t eat solid foods, consume only clear liquids. These include clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear soft drinks or sport drinks, clear apple or white grape juice, and Jell-O or popsicles (no red, orange or purple colors allowed).

Can I mix colonoscopy prep with Gatorade?

You can only drink clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See the list of clear liquids in this packet. Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade. This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy.

Is white cherry Gatorade OK for colonoscopy prep?

Entire Day: Clear liquid diet only (no solids foods!): clear fruit juice without pulp such as apple juice, white grape juice, broth, Gatorade (No Gatorade Frost), popsicles, coffee or tea without cream. Small amount of Jell-O is OK. No milk, red, blue, or purple colors.

What is the best way to drink colonoscopy prep without vomiting?

Many people may feel nauseous while drinking the bowel prep. To help with this, try mixing the MiraLAX powder with clear liquids you like drinking. If you feel like vomiting, you should drink slowly, and take a break. This means you should stop drinking the liquid for 30 to 45 minutes to let your stomach empty.