Colonoscopy - a special procedure that allows to explore the inner membrane of the colon.In conducting this study, you can identify a variety of diseases of the colon: ulcers, inflammation, polyps and others.This procedure is very important, since its performance physician may inspect the intestinal mucosa, that allows to detect and treat various diseases in early stages.It is important to prepare for the procedure, as this allows you to quickly and efficiently conduct a colonoscopy, while avoiding any complications.Be sure to conduct a thorough cleaning of the gastrointestinal tract.The most commonly used drug "Fortrans" method of application which are considered in this article.This tool has the form of a powder which must be dissolved in water at the rate of one packet per 25 kg patient weight.This tool is convenient because it replaces multiple enemas, so in preparation for intestinal endoscopy many people interested in the question of how to take "Fortrans" prior to colonoscopy.
General preparation for the procedure
very important stage - the preliminary preparation for colonoscopy.To do it right, you need a few days to study stop taking (if the reception was) drugs such as "Imodium" or "loperamide".This is due to the fact that these drugs have the effect of fixing and capable of reducing intestinal motility.In addition, you need to stop taking food that is rich in fiber, try to choose a lighter meal and drink plenty of fluids.The day before the procedure can eat about two hours of the day, then be discontinued until the next meal of the day - until the procedure is completed.
How to take "Fortrans" in preparation for a colonoscopy
Prepare for endoscopy in one of two ways: using an enema to cleanse the bowel or using a medicine "Fortrans", described in detail in the instructions to the drug.Consider the second option.To prepare the solution needed to dissolve the contents of one bag per liter of water.On the day before the test you need to drink the solution in small sips for three to six hours, starting from the middle of the day.How to take "Fortrans" well prompt instructions to the drug, which indicates that drinking dilute the mixture should be well on the morning of the procedure.From the moment you start using "Fortrans" should stop eating.Number of diluted liquid must satisfy the following conditions: 1 liter of the drug composition of 20 kg.
Often when a large amount of alcohol consumed drugs "Fortrans" a feeling of nausea, prevent this from happening, you can use lemon.Simply squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on the tongue and nausea recede.Also avoid unpleasant sensations help cooling the prepared solution.But we should not forget that assign medicine and explain how to take "Fortrans", the patient may only doctor.
