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Gastroenterology

Preparing for a Colonoscopy

After scheduling a colonoscopy, you will want to make preparations for the procedure starting the week before. These will include receiving the appropriate preparation medication from your pharmacy, reviewing the instruction, adjusting your diet and medication schedule, and arranging for a ride to and from the procedure. 

The steps you take will differ depending on the type of preparation medication you are prescribed. Use the links below to download specific bowel preparation instructions for the type of medication you were prescribed:

Training & Education

At Einstein, we have clinical expertise in all core domains of digestive health and are actively invested in resident education.

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