I Have A Colonoscopy Tomorrow At Noon And Wanted To Take A Dayquil Tonight

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Question : i have a colonoscopy tomm at noon and wanted to take a dayquil tonight. is that ok

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take Dayquil

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Colonoscopy is done by passing a flexible tube into the Rectum to visualize the entire Colon.
DayQuil which is used for cold,flu can be taken tonight.
Hope you have taken Laxative solution so that entire Colon is evacuated for proper visualisation.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your question.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wishing you good health
Regards

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