What flavor of Gatorade is best for colonoscopy prep?

64 oz bottle of Gatorade, Powerade or Propel that are light in color. Lemon-lime is preferred. AVOID red, purple, blue or green varieties.

Which Gatorade is OK 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.

Is lemon-lime Gatorade OK 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 Cherry Frost Gatorade OK for colonoscopy prep?

Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade. This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy.

What flavors of Gatorade are clear?

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What colors of Gatorade can you have for colonoscopy?

One 64-ounce bottle AND one 32-ounce bottle of Gatorade, Propel, Vitamin Water, Crystal Light, or other noncarbonated liquid drink. Colors you can use include clear, yellow, orange, or green. You cannot drink anything that is colored red, blue or purple.

Is Glacier Cherry Gatorade considered 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.

Is Gatorade Frost OK for colonoscopy?

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.

Can I have blue Gatorade before colonoscopy?

3. Begin a clear LIQUID diet at lunch and continue this diet until three hours before your procedure. A clear liquid diet includes water, tea, black coffee, clear broth, apple juice, white grape juice, Gatorade, soda, and Jell-O (not red).

What is the best drink to mix with colonoscopy prep?

If your prep is unflavored, you can add Crystal Light, Kool-Aid powder or mix it with water and lemon. However, stick with lemon, lime and orange flavors and avoid liquids with red or purple dye as they can interfere with colonoscopy results.

Which Gatorade does not have red dye?

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What is the best drink for colonoscopy prep?

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 flavors are the colonoscopy prep drinks?

The prescription preps often come with a lemon, berry, or pineapple flavor packet. If you're getting Miralax and Gatorade, you can choose the Gatorade flavor — except anything that's purple or red. Those can discolor the colon and resemble blood.

How can I make my colonoscopy prep less awful?

Can I mix my colonoscopy prep with Sprite?

Step 1: Start half of your prep (½ gallon). You may have small sips of Sprite or Ginger Ale along with the prep to help settle your stomach. Step 2: Drink the first ½ gallon within two hours of when you begin drinking.

What flavor Jello for clear liquid diet?

Jello- flavor suggestions: peach, lemon, lime, watermelon, white grape Gatorade or Powerade - these are excellent replacement fluids. Although most alcohol is clear it is not considered a clear liquid on this diet! NO milk, creamed soups, crackers, tea or coffee while you are on this diet.

What color Jello for colonoscopy prep?

Clear liquids include anything that you can see through including; beef, chicken, vegetable broth or bouillon, apple juice, white grape juice, white cranberry juice, sodas (colas or clear, diet or regular), Jell-O or popsicles (green or yellow only), and coffee or tea. Sweeteners are ok.

Is there a difference between Gatorade and Gatorade Frost?

What is the difference between fierce, frost, etc? So confused. Fierce has a bold, intense flavor, Frost has a light, cool, crisp flavor, and Flow has a full flavor with a smooth finish.

Why Gatorade is good for colonoscopy prep?

Several days before procedure:

It is very important that you remain well hydrated for a number of days prior to and after the procedure. Gatorade® or sports drinks will result in better hydration than drinking just water alone.

What color gummy bears for colonoscopy prep?

Gummy Bears - no red, blue or purple. Flavored waters. Clear chicken broth, beef broth or consommé Do not drink anything red, blue or purple.

Will I be up all night with colonoscopy prep?

The good news is that there is usually very little discomfort. You will likely be able to sleep through the night once the first round of evening prep is over. Finding colon polyps early before they can become cancerous can save your life and doing the prep is worth it.

How many hours will I poop after colonoscopy prep?

What should I do? Bowel movements usually start within two to three hours after taking the prep, but can take longer. If you have not had a bowel movement within three hours of drinking your prep, you may need an extra laxative.

What is the newest colonoscopy prep?

SUTAB includes 24 tablets that must be taken before the colonoscopy. You must split it up into two doses of 12 tablets each. You start by taking 12 tablets the evening before the colonoscopy. The morning of the colonoscopy, you must complete the second dose of 12 tablets.

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.