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Suflav Bowel Preparation (Afternoon)

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG

Get step-by-step instructions for effective colon cleansing with Suflave. Prepare confidently for your afternoon colonoscopy with expert guidance.

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Video Instructions

Written Instructions

General Instructions

2 Weeks Before the Procedure
Foods No change
Liquids Drink plenty of water

1 Week Before the Procedure
Foods

No Nuts or Seeds - berries, cashews, corn nuts, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, walnuts

Low Fiber Diet

  • Foods - white bread, cheese, eggs, yogurt
  • Soups - clear vegetable, chicken or beef broth
  • Vegetables - cooked without skin like mashed potatoes
  • Fruits - pureed fruits without skin like applesauce
Liquids Drink plenty of water
Medications
  • Take as usual unless otherwise instructed
  • Hold - Anti-Diarrheal Medication - Imodium, Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol
  • Hold - Iron Tablets
  • Hold - Multivitamins
  • Hold - GLP1 Agonist Medication:
    • Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
    • Exenatide (Byetta)
    • Exenatide Extended Release (Bydureon BCise)
    • Liraglutide (Victoza)
    • Lixisenatide (Adlyxin)
    • Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)
    • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

Pharmacy

  • Fill or buy preparation medication
  • Pick up 3 days before your procedure

1 Day Before the Procedure
Foods
  • Clear Liquid Diet
  • Soups - clear vegetable, chicken or beef broth
  • Juices - clear only without pulp
Liquids
  • Drink plenty of water
  • No alcohol
  • No red or purple colored drinks
Medications
  • Hold - Oral Diabetes Medication
  • Insulin - Take ½ the dose the entire day
  • Blood Pressure Medication - The pre-anesthesia team (PAT) will instruct you on how to take your blood pressure medications.
  • All other medications - continue as normal

Procedure Day
Foods No food or liquids the day of the procedure

Medication Instructions

Attention
Expected Symptoms Do not stop the bowel preparation
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Bloating
  • Cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Nausea
Take
Generic Simethicone
or
Brand Name Gas-X
Chewable Tablets Only

Take one of the following based on the tablet strength available:

  • 80mg x 4 tabs
  • 125mg x 3 tabs
  • 250mg x 2 tabs

Chew tablets completely before taking the first dose.

First Dosage → 10PM - 11PM
10PM - 11PM
  • Mix 1 packet of flavored powder with 1 bottle with water to the line & shake
  • Drink 8 ounces = 1 glass of the solution every 15 minutes until the 1 bottle is empty
  • Drink an additional 16 ounces of water
Take
Generic Simethicone
or
Brand Name Gas-X
Chewable Tablets Only

Take one of the following based on the tablet strength available:

  • 80mg x 4 tabs
  • 125mg x 3 tabs
  • 250mg x 2 tabs

Chew tablets completely before taking the second dose.

Second Dosage → 4AM - 5AM
4AM - 5AM
  • Mix 1 packet of flavored powder with 1 bottle with water to the line & shake
  • Drink 8 ounces = 1 glass of the solution every 15 minutes until the 1 bottle is empty
  • Drink an additional 16 ounces of water

12AM
Foods No food or liquids after midnight except prep solution
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Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect with Suflav Prep?

Expect frequent, watery bowel movements within 30 minutes to 3 hours. You may experience bloating, cramping, nausea, or mild dehydration. Stay near a bathroom and drink plenty of clear fluids.

How much water do you drink with Suflav?

You must drink a total of 64 ounces of clear liquid—32 ounces after the first dose and 32 ounces after the second dose—to stay hydrated and ensure proper bowel cleansing.

Which is better, Suprep or Suflav?

Suflav is lower in volume and better tasting, while Suprep has a stronger taste but a slightly higher effectiveness. Preference depends on taste tolerance and individual response.

What to expect after taking bowel prep?

Expect frequent, urgent diarrhea within 30 minutes to a few hours. You may have bloating, cramps, nausea, or chills. The stool should turn clear yellow before the colonoscopy.