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OSMO Preparation for AM procedure

Please note that before you begin the following steps, you’re your prescription for 28 OSMOPREP tablets filled at the 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:

  • Start a clear liquid diet and continue clear liquids throughout the day.
  • Solid foods, milk, and milk products are NOT ALLOWED!

Clear Liquids Include

  • Juices without pulp, white/clear (apple, grape, cranberry, lemonade) .
  • Water.
  • Soda or Non-carbonated soft drinks.
  • Tea.
  • Clear broth or bouillon.
  • Plain Jello (NOT RED JELLO).
  • Ice Pops (NOT RED).

Follow these instructions for colon preparation

“(NOTE: FAILURE TO TAKE THE PREP AS INDICATED BELOW MAY RESULT IN A POORLY CLEANSED COLON AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO CANCELLATION OF THE PROCEDURE.)

  1. At 5:00P.M. take 4 OSMOPREP tablets every 15 minutes with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid until all 28 tablets have been consumed. Take the last dose of OSMOPREP with 12 ounces of clear carbonated beverage (Ginger ale, Seltzer). Remain close to toilet facilities.
  2. At 9:00P.M. take 4 DULCOLAX (BISCODYL) tablets with at least 8 ounces of any clear liquid. Do not exceed 4 DULCOLAX tablets.
  3. Nothing by mouth after midnight.
  4. Please take your regular A.M. dose of any heart or blood preasure medication with a sip of water.