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I'm going for a colonoscopy tomorrow, is it ok to take the 2 sachets of picolax together this evening rather than 1 in the morning and 1 in the even?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: to get the best results, which will result in the highest quality colonoscopy, you should take the preparation exactly as prescribed in your colonoscopy instructions. Good luck.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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A member asked:

I'm going for a colonoscopy tomorrow, is it ok to take the 2 sachets of picolax together this evening rather than 1 in the morning and 1 in the even?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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