![]() ![]() To make a bad-tasting liquid prep like magnesium citrate easier to swallow, try one or more of the following if it doesn't come flavored: add some Crystal Light or Kool-Aid powder (again, not red, blue, or purple) add some ginger or lime drink it chilled drink it through a straw placed far back on your tongue hold your nose and drink it as quickly as possible quickly suck on a lemon slice after you finish each glass hold a lemon or lime under your nose while you drink suck on a hard candy after each glass.Drink extra liquids before, during, and after your bowel prep (usually until a few hours before your procedure), as well as after your colonoscopy. But take nothing with red, blue, or purple dye. Water can get boring, so keep a variety of clear liquids on hand. On the day before your colonoscopy - when you're restricted to clear liquids - you can have popsicles, Jell-O, clear broth, coffee or tea (without milk or creamer), soft drinks, Italian ice, or Gatorade. ![]() If you have children or aging parents who need attention, have someone else be available to them while you're indisposed.
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