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A member asked:

I took plan b yesterday (17th feb) but i need to have a colonoscopy tomorrow (19th feb) so will the moviprep (laxative) get rid of the plan b?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Plan B: Plan B should be taken orally (swallowed). If taken correctly then it would not be impacted by a bowel prep regimen

Answered 2/25/2018

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