SUTAB® Split Dose Instructions
Refer to this instruction page for bowel prep instructions, NOT those that come with the medication. The results of 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.
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 listed in box below)
| GOOD things to eat: | NOT ALLOWED: |
| 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). | 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). |
- 5PM: 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.
- 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.
For scheduling, medical, or preparation questions call 239-343-6222. For billing questions, call 239-343-5516.
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