Valley Digestive Care
Gastroenterology
5401 Norris Canyon Rd. Suite 208 San Ramon, CA 94583
1022 Murrieta Blvd. Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: (925) 275-1811      Fax: (925) 275-1814        www.gidoctor.org

PREPARATION FOR Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Exam

with Magnesium Citrate Laxative

Two days prior to your Sigmoidoscopy:

Have a low residue diet such as rice, pasta, chicken, potatoes, hamburger on a white bun, etc. (NO fiber, vegetables, fruits or grains of any kind.)

On the day before the procedure:

1.	Drink only clear liquids from 1:00 p.m. on.

2.	At 6:00 p.m., drink one bottle of Magnesium Citrate (about
12-16	ounces)

3.	Drink at least (3) 8 fI. oz. portions of clear liquids before retiring--more if desired.
4.	If you do not have any bowel movements by 8:30 p.m., please phone our office for further instructions.
5.	If the bowel movements are not absolutely clear by 9 p.m., drink another bottle of Magnesium Citrate.
**Clear liquids allowed: water, clear fruit juices (such as apple or grape) bouillon or plain gelatin. Avoid red liquids. No solid foods, orange juice, milk or milk products allowed.

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Obtain the bottle of Magnesium Citrate at any pharmacy. They may be also available in the laxative section of any 24 hour supermarket.