 Colon
- Barium Enema Preparation Instructions
PLEASE PURCHASE AT PHARMACY:
300 ML MAGNESIUM CITRATE (CITROMAG)
2 DULCOLAX TABLETS
1 DULCOLAX SUPPOSITORY
Be sure to follow each step and complete all instructions for proper
bower preparation, or the entire examination may have to be repeated.
**High fluid intake is essential to the success of this regimen.
You must take a large glass (250 ml/8 oz) of fluid at the
specified times. Drink only black coffee, plain tea, strained fruit
juice, soft drinks or water at the times indicated. No milk or cream.
DIET REGIMEN TO BE FOLLOWED PRIOR TO EXAMINATION:
- 48 hours prior to exam ~ low residue foods only (for
example: white bread, cream of wheat, butter, margarine, chicken,
turkey, ham, meat which is not fried, all liquids).
Avoid: fruit, vegetables, nuts, raisins, whole wheat
products, cold cuts, cheeses, hot dogs, meat fats.
- 24 hours prior to exam ~ clear liquids only (for
example: clear soup, bouillon, gelatin/jello, strained/clear fruit
juice, plain tea/coffee, clear soft drinks). No solid food
permitted.
- Day before exam ~ begin bowel prep medications according to
the following schedule:
Noon - liquid lunch (clear soup, plain gelatin, fluid)
4:00 pm - drink entire bottle of magnesium citrate (cold)
5:00 pm - drink large glass of fluid (250 ml/8 oz)
6:00 pm - liquid dinner (clear soup, plain gelatin, large glass fluid)
7:00 pm - take dulcolax tablets with large glass of water
8:00 pm - drink large glass of fluid
9:00 pm - drink large glass of fluid
- Day of exam
Two hours prior to exam insert dulcolax suppository into rectum as far as possible.
Retain as long as comfort will permit (usually 10 - 15 minutes) before
defecating.
Clear fluids may be continued until appointment time
If necessary, prescription medications may be taken with fluid.
Please call us if you have any questions/concerns about the
examination or preparation instructions.
REPORT TO THE X-RAY CLINIC AT YOUR SCHEDULED TIME. YOUR EXAM WILL TAKE APPROX. 1 HOUR.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, please give 24 hours
notice
Please arrange to leave your children at home, or have supervision
Please present your medical card at the front desk on the day of your
exam
 After the exam - you may resume your regular activities and diet.
Please drink plenty of liquids to help flush the barium from your
system. Stool will continue to have a whitish colour for a day or two.
If you experience constipation, you may need to take a mild laxative.
Your doctor will discuss the test results with you.
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