What you need to know before you take the product
Please follow the instructions given to you by your healthcare professional carefully and also read the UK Patient Information Leaflet or Ireland Patient Information Leaflet inside the carton
Taking other medicines?
Any medicines taken orally (by mouth) may not be absorbed properly and not have their desired effect if taken within 1 hour of taking Plenvu. Speak to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines (e.g. oral contraceptives).
No solid foods, only fluids
After you start taking your Plenvu doses, you should not eat any solid food until after your procedure. However, it is important to drink clear fluids as directed and stay hydrated throughout the preparation. Plan ahead and make sure you have enough fluids handy.
Staying hydrated with clear fluids
Stay hydrated! Continue to drink plenty of clear fluids before, during and after taking Plenvu. Suitable clear fluids include:
- Water, soft drinks, fruit squash (NOT blackcurrant)
- Clear fruit juice without pulp
- Clear soup
- Tea and/or coffee without milk
- Herbal tea
Do not drink alcohol, milk, anything coloured red or purple, or any other drinks containing pulp material.
STOP ALL INTAKE OF FLUIDS:
AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.
