Moviprep – Extended (Three Doses / Six Sachets) for Morning Appointment 

This information is for a morning appointment.

You will need to follow a five day ‘low residue diet’ with no nuts or seeds as this can cause blockages within the scope, resulting in return visit with further preparation required. A list of ‘allowed foods’ can be found below. Please use this list for all your meals before colonoscopy. 

You will also be required to consume ‘clear fluids’ only. A list of can be found below. Please aim to drink at least 2.5 litres (4 pints) daily for the five days before taking Moviprep bowel preparation, to prevent you becoming unwell when taking bowel preparation due to hydration. 

Day before procedure

You may have a low fibre breakfast to finish prior to 8am. Please drink extra volumes of clear fluids. No solid food after this meal. 

Please take first dose (1xA and 1xB sachet) of Moviprep between 10am and 11am. Made up with 1 litre (1 3/4 pints) of cold water, stirring until dissolved. Drink 1 glass every 15 minutes until finished solution. Ice can also be added.  

Aim to drink additional 500mls water/clear fluids before next dose. 

Please take 2nd dose (1xA and 1xB) of Moviprep between 1pm and 2pm – make up as per instructions above.  

Aim to drink at least 1 litre (1 ¾ pints) in the evening of clear fluids to aid hydration. 

Please take third dose (1xA and 1xB) of Moviprep between 6pm and 7pm – make as per instructions provided. 

Aim to drink at least 500mls/1 pint clear fluids before bed. 

Day of procedure 

Please drink clear fluids only from this point onwards until two hours prior to your colonoscopy. 

Low residue / low fibre foods you are allowed

• White meat, skinless chicken, grilled or poached fish 
• White bread, rice, pasta, boiled or mashed potatoes 
• Cheese, eggs, tofu, butter/margarine 
• Ice cream, custard 
• Shredless marmalade or jam 
• Clear soups/meat extract drinks e.g. Bovril. 

High fibre foods which should be avoided

• Red meat, sausages, pies 
• Wholemeal pasta, brown rice, wholemeal bread 
• Vegetables, fruit or salad 
• Potato skins or chips 
• Cakes, biscuits, puddings containing fruit or nuts, yoghurts 
• Nuts, seeds and pulses including baked beans.                                 

Please note: nuts and seeds should be avoided as they can block up the procedure equipment which could lead to your procedure being abandoned.      

Clear fluids

• Water 
• Diluted cordials – not Blackcurrant 
• Herbal teas 
• Black tea, black coffee 
• Clear soups/meat extracts drinks eg. Bovril 
• Clear fruit juice (without pulp) 
• Fizzy drinks including Lucozade but not Cola/Blackcurrant flavoured /coloured. 

Hints and tips 

• You may drink the preparation through a straw – it may be more palatable
• You may add a light-coloured cordial to it to alter the flavour if desired. 

Contact numbers

Endoscopy Advice Line 01305 253152 

About this leaflet

Author: Suzie Batten, Clinical Endoscopist 
Written: May 2025  
Approved: May 2025 
Review date: May 2028
Edition: 3 

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