Colonoscopy

Bowel Preparation and Low Fibre Diet

You will need to take bowel preparation for a colonoscopy. There are multiple types of bowel preparation, you will be informed either by letter or by telephone which one you are to take and which instructions to follow, and will receive written information on how to take it. The information provided here is an additional resource, please only follow these as directed by the endoscopy department. If you are unsure, please contact us. 

Please use the menu to the right to look at bowel preparation instructions, low fibre diet, and instructions for if you are diabetic.

If you are taking anticoagulants such as Warfarin, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran, Apixaban, Edoxaban or Clopidogrel, you will receive guidance over the telephone when booking your appointment regarding the management of your medication.

Additionally, you will receive documentation via post detailing instructions on how to manage your medication. If you currently have an appointment booked and have not received information about anticoagulants, please contact the administrative team. For Treatment Centre and City Hospital appointments, contact  0115 962 8034 . For Queen's Medical Centre appointments, contact  0115 970 9060.