Colonoscopy is a special procedure that allows you to examine the inner shell of the large intestine. In carrying out this study, you can identify various diseases of the colon: ulcers, inflammation, polyps and others. This procedure is of great importance, since during its carrying out the doctor can examine the mucous membrane of the intestine, 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 a quick and high-quality colonoscopy, avoiding any complications. Be sure to perform a complete cleaning of the gastrointestinal tract. The most commonly used drug is "Fortrans", the method of application of which will be considered in this article. This agent has the form of a powder, which must be dissolved in water from the calculation: one sachet per 25 kg of the patient's weight. This tool is convenient because it replaces several enemas at once, therefore, when preparing for endoscopic examination of the intestine, many people are interested in the question of how to take Fortrans before colonoscopy.
General preparation for the
procedure A very important stage is the preliminary preparation for the colonoscopy. To do everything correctly, it is necessary to stop taking( if they were) a few days before the test, such drugs as Imodium or Loperamide. This is due to the fact that these drugs have a fixing effect and are able to reduce bowel motility. In addition, you need to stop taking food that is rich in fiber, try to choose food more easily and drink more fluid. The day before the procedure, you can eat about two o'clock in the afternoon, after that you need to stop eating until the next day - until the procedure is over.
How to take Fortrans in preparation for colonoscopy
Prepare for endoscopic examination in one of two ways: using enemas for cleansing the bowels or using the drug Fortrans, the description of which is detailed 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 should drink the solution in small sips for three to six hours, starting from the middle of the day. How to take Fortran correctly, will prompt the instruction to the drug, which indicates that you should drink a diluted mixture also on the morning of the procedure. Since the start of the use of Fortrans, you should stop eating. The amount of diluted liquid must satisfy the condition: 1 liter of medicinal composition per 20 kg of weight.
Often, with a large amount of drunk Fortrans medicine, a feeling of nausea appears, so that this does not happen, you can use lemon. It is enough just to squeeze a few drops of lemon juice into the tongue and the feeling of nausea will recede. Also, the cooling of the prepared solution will help to avoid unpleasant sensations. But we should not forget that a doctor can appoint a medicine and explain how to take Fortrans.