Preparation Information
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CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) Preparation
The LOSO PREP™ kit will help you prepare for your procedure by cleansing your intestinal tract. It is important that you follow and complete all directions carefully. Take only the medications, foods, and fluids in the amounts specified, and at the times shown, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. Following these instructions will provide the best results and avoid having to repeat the procedure. Individual responses to laxatives vary so remain close to toilet facilities once you have started the bowel cleansing procedures.
24-HOUR BOWEL CLEANSING PREPARATION: DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE (Check off as completed)
| Breakfast: | Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. |
| Noon: | Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. |
| 1:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 2:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 3:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 4:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 5:00 P.M.: | Clear soup (any broth); strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients); soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea. |
| 5:30 P.M.: | Slowly add approximately one half of the contents of the packet of Magnesium Carbonate, Citric Acid and Potassium Citrate for Oral Solution to 8 fl oz of cold water in a large glass (minimum 16 fl oz capacity). Stir gently. After effervescence (fizzing) stops, slowly add the remaining contents of the packet to the glass. Stir gently, wait until effervescence (fizzing) stops and drink entire contents of glass. This product generally produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours. |
| 6:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 7:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 7:30 P.M.: | Peel the backing off the packet of bisacodyl tablets and remove the four (4) enclosed tablets. Take all four (4) with one (1) full 8 fl oz of cold water. DO NOT CHEW TABLETS. (See WARNINGS: Bisacodyl Tablets). The tablets are to be taken two hours after drinking the Magnesium Carbonate, Citric Acid, and Potassium Citrate for Oral Solution. Bisacodyl tablets generally produce bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. |
| 8:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
| 9:00 P.M.: | Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. |
DAY OF PROCEDURE - DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING
At least two hours before the examination unwrap the Bisacodyl suppository and discard the wrapper.
While lying on your side with thigh raised, insert the suppository into the rectum and gently push in as far as possible.
Retain the suppository for at least 15 minutes, if possible, before evacuating, even if the urge is strong. Bowel evacuation usually occurs within 15 to 60 minutes. Patients requiring assistance should have a bed pan, commode or help readily available.