OSMO Preparation for PM procedure

Please note that before you begin the following steps, have your prescription for 32 OSMOPREP tablets filled at your pharmacy.
You must have a driver present when you arrive for your procedure, and you must be driven home. Public transportation or cabs are not allowed.

Day before your colonoscopy:

• You may have a light breakfast (example tea and toast).
• At 12 noon you may have:
  • 1 chicken, turkey, or tunafish sandwich; no lettuce, mayonnaise, or other additives.
  • Clear apple or grape juice.
  • Plain Jello (NOT RED).
  • Bouillon soup (beef/chicken/veg.)
  • Hot tea.
  • 8 oz. skim milk.
  • Clear soda (Ginger ale, 7-UP, Sprite).
  • Water (plain or flavored).
  • Gatorade (NOT RED).

Please do not substitute the above!

Follow these instructions for colon preparation :

(Note failure to take the prep as indicated below may result in a poorly cleansed colon and possible cancellation of the procedure).

1. At 5:00PM take 4 OSMOPREP tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid until 20 tablets have been consumed. Take the the last doese of OSMOPREP with 12 ounces of clear carbonated beverage (Ginger ale, Seltzer). Remain close to toilet facilities.
2. At 9:00PM. take 4 DUCOLAX (BISACODYL) tablets with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid. Do not exceed 4 DUCOLAX tablets.
3. Nothing by mouth after midnight.
4. Please take your regular dose of any heart or blood pressure medication with a sip of water.
5. The morning of your procedure at 6:00 A.M. take the remaining 12 OSMOPREP tablets by taking 4 tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of clear liquid.