A member asked:

I am prepping for a colonoscopy. is it safe to drink green kool aid jammers? my colonoscopy is monday and it is now saturday.

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Dr. Daniel Para answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: There are many different mechanical bowel preparations prior to colonoscopy. Most involve a clear liquid diet the day or two before the procedure. Usually all liquids you can see through are ok, just not red or purple drinks.

Answered 5/5/2016

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Yes: Though try to avoid anything with red color such as red gatoraide or red jello...Can be confused with blood at the time of colonoscopy.

Answered 12/16/2012

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