Colonoscopy Preparation

Using SuTab Bowel Prep

REMEMBER TO STOP ALL SOLID FOODS AT LEAST 30 HOURS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.

⒈ The day before your procedure: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner should consist only of clear liquids up until the time of your colonoscopy. The list of clear liquids is as follows:

● Water
● Chicken or Beef Bouillon (clear broth only-no vegetables, meat or pasta)
● Flavored Drink Mix (Lemonade and lime flavors only)
● Frozen Ice Pops (no ice cream, sherbets or fruit bars)
● Clear Fruit juices: Apple, white grape, or lemonade only
● Gelatin (lemon, lime, or orange only; no fruit or toppings)
● Soft drinks (orange, ginger ale, cola, and lemon-lime only)
● Tea or coffee (no milk or non-dairy creamer)
● No alcoholic beverages.

Don’t’ drink or eat anything colored red or purple and skip alcoholic drinks while you prep.

IF IT IS NOT ON THIS LIST, YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE IT.

ONE HOUR BEFORE EACH DOSE OF THE PREP: TAKE 2 TABLETS REGLAN (METOCLOPRAMIDE) 10mg

2. At 5pm the night before your procedure, Take 12 SuTab pills with 16oz of water swallowing one tablet every 1-2 minutes. You should finish the 12 tablets and the entire 16 oz of water within 20 minutes. One hour later drink 2 more 16oz glasses of water. 30 minutes later, drink 2 more 16oz glasses of water.

3. SIX hours before your procedure: Take 12 SuTab pills with 16oz of water swallowing one tablet every 1-2 minutes. You should finish the 12 tablets and the entire 16 oz of water within 20 minutes. One hour later drink 2 more 16oz glasses of water. 30 minutes later, drink 2 more 16oz glasses of water. Nothing more by mouth after that.

Another person has to drive you home or accompany you on public transportation after the procedure.

Any questions? Please call our office at (773) 342-6800