EZ2go Colon Cleansing Protocol for Lowell General Hospital and North East Endoscopy Center

 

Procedure Date: _______________ Arrival Time: _____________ AM/PM 

Please read all instructions at least two (2) days before your examinations or procedure. Your physician may adjust your dosing times. If you take a GLP1 Antagonist for weight loss or diabetes, you MUST stop taking it 7 days before your procedure to avoid cancellation of your procedure (Ex: Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity etc.)

Note: Individual response to laxatives does vary. These laxatives may cause multiple bowel movements. Often, it works within 30 minutes, but may take as long as 4 hours to work. Please remain within easy access to toilet facilities. 

EZ2go laxative include one (1) bottle of EZ2go PEG 3350 (PURPLE), one (1) pouches of EZ2go Magnesium Citrate (RED), one (1) pouch of Bisacodyl (TAN) and one (1) pouch of EZ2go Simethicone (GOLD). Please adhere to the instructions carefully. 

If you are taking Iron, Coumadin, Plavix, Aspirin, Blood Thinners; PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 

  

DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

Dietary Requirements: Drink only “clear liquids” for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Solid foods and milk products are NOT allowed until after your procedure. 

CLEAR LIQUIDS INCLUDE: 

  • Strained fruit juices without pulp (apple, white grape, lemonade) 
  • Water, clear broth, or bouillon 
  • Coffee or tea (without milk or non-dairy creamers) 
  • Gatorade (NO PURPLE, NO RED) 
  • Crystal light 
  • Kool-Aid (or other fruit flavored drinks) (NO PURPLE, NO RED) 
  • Plain Jell-O (without added fruit or toppings) (NO PURPLE, NO RED) 
  • Ice Popsicles (NO PURPLE, NO RED) 


DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

Step #1: At 4:00PM Mix the entire bottle of PEG 3350 (PURPLE) with 64 oz of  clear liquid of your choice included from the list above and put in refrigerator. Take two (2) Bisacodyl (TAN) with 8oz of water. 

Step #2: Starting at 5:00PM, drink 32oz (first half) of  EZ2go PEG 3350-Lax (PURPLE) mix from fridge. Drink within 1 hour. 

**PLEASE TRY TO DRINK 8 OZ EVERY 15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE 32 OZ OF PREP** 


Step #3: At 6:30PM combine one (1) pouch of EZ2go Magnesium Citrate (RED) in a glass with 10 oz of Gatorade (or your clear liquid choice) and stir. Drink it completely within 30 minutes.  

Step #4: Once Mag Citrate is finished, wait 30 minutes then take last two (2) Bisacodyl (TAN) with 8oz of water. 


THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE (5 HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE)

Drink the remaining 32 oz (second half)  of  EZ2GO (PURPLE) mixture. Drink it completely. Then open the pouch of EZ2go Simethicone (GOLD) and take the pill with 8 oz of water. 

 

**PLEASE TRY TO DRINK 8 OZ EVERY 15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE 32 OZ OF PREP** 

 

*** Nothing to drink for 4 hours prior to your procedure ***  

 

           If you take a GLP1 Antagonist for weight loss or diabetes, please call our office  

       978-454-9811 to avoid possible cancellation of your procedure (EX Ozempic, Wegovy,    

          Trulicity ect.)            

  

YOU MUST HAVE A RESPONSIBLE RIDE HOME 

-MUST BE 18 OR OLDER 

-MUST BE READILY AVAILABLE 

-YOU CANNOT USE UBER, LYFT OR TAXI  

 

If you have any questions, please call our office at 978-454-9811 


Credits: Gastro Health of Chelmsford