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I have colonoscopy procedure friday, right now i have external hemorrhoids can i use preperation h right now, until friday ?
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Hemmoroids: Yes u can use preparation h until then.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: The chemicals in the bowel prep and the diarrhea you get will make your hemmorrhoids inflammed and painful. It is ok to use topical medications to ease this discomfort right up to the day of the procedure.
Answered 3/19/2020
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