Videogastroscopy: Пациент должен явиться на обследование в день осмотра натощак. Последний прием пищи должен состояться вечером накануне осмотра, не позднее 18:00.

Videocolonoscopy: Preparation for colonoscopy begins 3–5 days before the examination and includes following a special diet, followed by colon preparation.

5 days before the investigation

Fruits and vegetables with peels or seeds, berries, strawberries, raspberries and exotic fruits (pineapple, kiwi, tangerines, etc.) are excluded from the diet. It is also recommended to discontinue the administration of iron and/or activated charcoal preparations.

3 days before the investigation

Foods rich in fiber, such as cabbage, potatoes, radishes, peas, beans and cucumbers, as well as whole grain or bran bakery products, muesli, nuts and dried fruits are excluded. From the dairy category, kefir and yogurt with added fruit or cereals are excluded.

It is recommended to reduce meat consumption. In case of administration of insulin, aspirin, anticoagulants or anti-inflammatories, it is necessary to consult a specialist for possible adjustments of the treatment.

2 days before the investigation

It is recommended to consume small amounts of food. Clear, strained soup or broth, kefir or low-fat yogurt, boiled eggs, omelet, green or chamomile tea sweetened with honey, clear juices without pulp, and still mineral water are allowed.

1 day before the investigation

Solid foods are completely excluded. Until 09:00, consumption of a low-fat yogurt or a glass of low-fat kefir is allowed.

After this time, only clear liquids, such as plain mineral water, tea, and clear juice without pulp, are allowed. Solid foods, dairy products, meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables are prohibited.

Colon preparation

(starting at 3:00 PM on the day before the investigation)

Variant 1 – DIAGNOL / GET NOL

Dissolve 4 sachets of Diagnol/Get Nol in 4 liters of still water at room temperature (1 sachet per 1 liter of water). Stir the solution until the powder is completely dissolved and consume 150–200 ml every 15 minutes.

Option 2 – DUPHALAC (400 ml)

Dissolve 200 ml of Duphalac in 2 liters of plain water and consume the solution gradually, over 3–4 hours.

Take a break between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

At 7:00 PM, dissolve another 200 ml of Duphalac in 2 liters of water and consume the solution by 9:00 PM.

In the evening, before bedtime, take 3–4 capsules of Espumisan (Simeticon) 40 mg.

Important: Duphalac is not recommended for patients with diabetes.