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SUTAB® and MiraLAX® Instructions Two-Day Split dose

Refer to this instruction sheet for bowel prep instructions, NOT those that come with the medication. The results of Split dose this test depend on your colon being carefully cleansed and emptied. Feces (stool) in the colon can hide disease and tumors that may be present. Please follow these instructions as carefully as possible; otherwise the exam may be inaccurate or need to be repeated. 

 2 Days before your procedure-Begin low residue diet. (Diet instructions below) 

 GOOD THINGS TO EAT

Soup, fish, chicken breast, chicken wings, eggs, white rice, crackers, plain yogurt (limit 2 cups), fruit juice that is clear, tea or soda that is clear, noodles, spaghetti, macaroni, potato with no skin, broth, bouillon, Jello, fruit ice, popsicles, jelly, salt, pepper and sugar.

NOT ALLOWED: 

Fruit (fresh or dried), fruit skin, nuts, seeds, vegetables, raisins, cloves (a spice), and jelly with fruit in it. 

6 PMMix and drink 8.3oz of Miralax with 32oz of Gatorade (NO Red or Purple). 

Drink some of the Gatorade and add the Miralax into bottle. Shake or stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Diabetics please use water, G2 or crystal light instead of Gatorade. 

1 Day before your procedure 

12 AM (midnight): Begin a clear liquid diet that morning and continue through the day. Even though the prep kit box instructions state you may have a “light breakfast” on this day, DO NOT consume anything other than clear liquids this whole day to ensure the most effective cleansing. (Diet instructions below) 

GOOD THINGS TO DRINK

Apple juice, white grape juice, lemonade, Gatorade, water, tea (no milk), coffee (no creamer), Kool-Aid, clear soft drinks, clear beef broth, clear chicken broth, popsicles, Jello, and hard candy (No Red or Purple). 

NOT ALLOWED

Dairy products (regular milk, almond milk, all cheese, cream, powdered or liquid coffee creamer, yogurt, cottage cheese, butter), “artificial” dairy products (soy milk and “lactose-free” products), anything Red or Purple, Alcohol (any kind), things with pulp (orange juice). (Red or Purple). 

6PM: Begin dose 1 of your prep kit.

Step 1: Take first bottle of 12 tablets over a 20 minute time frame. Fill the included container with water to take the tablets. Drink the entire container of water. 

Step 2: One hour later, drink three more 16 oz. containers of water. Drink each container over a 30 minute time frame. (30 minutes each container) Use the empty container to do this. 

Make sure to drink plenty of fluids this will help prevent dehydration and facilitate colon cleanse.

Day of your Procedure 

5 hours before your arrival time: Begin dose 2 of your Prep kit.

Step 1: Take second bottle of 12 tablets over a 20 minute time frame. Fill the included container with water to take the tablets. Drink the entire container of water. 

Step 2: One hour later, drink three more 16 oz. containers of water. Drink each container over a 30 minute time frame. (30 minutes each container) Use the empty container to do this. Finish 3 hours before arrival time. 

3 hours prior to arrival: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO EAT, DRINK, or CHEW until your test is complete. Consumption of anything after this time will result in delay of your procedure or possible cancellations.


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If for any reason you are unable to obtain your prescription prep, please use the Miralax prep below. Miralax does not require a prescription and is equally effective.  Purchase over the counter at your chosen pharmacy.