You will need to follow a strict diet before your colonoscopy, and take a medication to prepare your bowel for the procedure. You can pick up preparation from the chemist (no prescription required).
Bowel preparation is important, because if your bowel is not clear, it is not possible for your doctor to safely and effectively examine the bowel.
You may be required to repeat the procedure if the preparation is not successful.
Blood Thinners
You must talk to your doctor before your procedure if you are on blood thinners.
Diabetes Mellitus
You must talk to your doctor before your procedure if you are diabetic.
Bowel Preparation
If your procedure is scheduled for the morning,
this document applies to most patients, unless your doctor has specified otherwise.
Split Bowel Prep - MOVIPREP AM
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If your procedure is scheduled for the afternoon,
this document applies to most patients, unless your doctor has specified otherwise.
Split Bowel Prep - MOVIPREP PM
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Some patient bowels are more difficult to prepare for colonoscopy than others.
If your doctor has requested you undergo extended bowel preparation, and your procedure if scheduled for the morning,
please refer to this document.
Extended Split Bowel Prep - MOVIPREP AM
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If your doctor has requested you undergo extended bowel preparation, and your procedure if scheduled for the afternoon,
please refer to this document.
Extended Split Bowel Prep - MOVIPREP PM
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Download PDF [Arabic - العربية]
Download PDF [Khmer - ភាសាខ្មែរ]
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Positive Faecal Occult Blood Colonoscopy
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Alterative bowel prep with Plenvu (while moviprep unavailable)
If you have any enquiries or would like to make an appointment, please email:
Gastroenterology and Liver
Clinic E (123), Level 1
Liverpool Hospital
Corner of Elizabeth and Goulburn Streets
LIVERPOOL NSW 2170
02 8738 4085
FAX: 02 8738 3094
Our phones cannot always be answered, so the best way to contact us is via email or fax
8.30am - 4.00pm
Monday to Friday
