Colonoscopy is a special procedure that allows you to examine the inner lining of the large intestine. During this study, it is possible to identify various diseases of the colon: ulcers, inflammation, polyps and others. This procedure is of great importance, since when it is performed, the doctor can examine the intestinal mucosa, which allows you to recognize and treat various diseases in the early stages. It is very important to properly prepare for the procedure, as this will allow you to quickly and accurately conduct a colonoscopy, while avoiding any complications. Be sure to completely cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. The most commonly used drug is “Fortrans”, the method of application of which we will consider in this article. This product is in the form of a powder, which must be dissolved in water at the rate of: one sachet per 25 kg of patient weight. This tool is convenient in that it replaces several enemas at once, so when preparing for an endoscopic examination of the intestines, many people are interested in the question of how to take Fortrans before a colonoscopy.
General preparation for the procedure
A very important stage is the preliminary preparation for colonoscopy. To do everything correctly, it is necessary a few days before the study to stop taking (if there was any) drugs such as Imodium or Loperamide. This is due to the fact that these drugs have a fixing effect and are able to reduce intestinal motility. In addition, you need to stop eating foods that are rich in fiber, try to choose foods that are lighter and drink more fluids. The day before the procedure, you can eat about two in the afternoon, after which you must stop eating until the next day - until the procedure is completed.
How to take Fortrans in preparation for a colonoscopyYou can prepare for an endoscopic examination in one of two ways: using enemas to cleanse the intestines or using the Fortrans medicine, the description of which is described in detail in the instructions for the drug. Consider the second option. To prepare the solution, the contents of one packet must be dissolved in a liter of water. On the day before the examination, 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 correctly, the instructions for the drug will tell you, which indicates that you need to drink the diluted mixture also in the morning on the day of the procedure.
From the moment "Fortrans" began to be used, one should stop eating. The amount of diluted liquid must satisfy the condition: 1 liter of the medicinal composition per 20 kg of weight.
Often, when a large amount of Fortrans medicine is drunk, a feeling of nausea appears, so that this does not happen, you can use lemon. Just squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on the tongue and the feeling of nausea recedes. Also avoid unpleasant sensations will help cooling the prepared solution. But we should not forget that the doctor can prescribe the medicine and explain how to take Fortrans.