Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an examination of the lower bowel with a flexible fibreoptic instrument. This requires that the bowel be clean. Without proper bowel preparation, the examination will be less effective.

	Purchase 1 Sachet of Pico-Salax and 1 Fleet Enema at your pharmacy. These are available without a prescription.
	Have only clear fluids for supper the night before your appointment and for breakfast on the day of your appointment.
	If your appointment is before noon, take the Pico-Salax at 7:00pm on the evening before your appointment.
	If your appointment is in the afternoon, you take the Pico-Salax at 8:00am on the day of your appointment.
	Follow the preparation with 2-3 glasses of clear fluid.
	Expect to have diarrhea for several hours after taking the PMS phosphates solution.
	Use a fleet enema 1-2 hours before your appointment. The instructions for its use are in the package.
	Due to the nature of the examination, you have the option of having the test performed at the clinic with a nurse or family member present.

*Two working days notice is required for cancellation

or there will be a fee charged directly to the patient.