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Urgent! colonoscopy @12pm tom. 16oz left of miralax (polyethylene glycol) prep, used light blue powerade is that ok? office only said no red or purple.
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Probably OK: Better to use plain water to mix Miralax (polyethylene glycol). It's colorless, odorless and tasteless. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 8/4/2015
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Ok: you should be fine. Try to finish the miralax (polyethylene glycol) if you can. Prep is the worst part of this procedure. Good luck. Dr. R
Answered 8/4/2015
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