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I have to take moviprep laxative for colonoscopy, do i add water and then add powder? or do i add powder to glass and then water ? or is either way ok
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Ask Dr.: firstly, ask the doctor who prescribed the preparation or the nurse. Secondly, I am quite sure they must have provided you with written directions...
Answered 12/10/2014
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