Gastrointestinal Barium Enema Preparation
Day Before Exam
Barium Enema Preparation |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Eat light meal. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Take magnesium citrate effervescent laxative. To 6 oz. of cold water, slowly add contents of packet while gently stirring. After effervescence stops, stir again and drink. Or, drink 10 fluid oz. of magnesium citrate oral solution.
Eat a light liquid meal (bouillon, fruit juice, and plain gelatin). No solid foods. No dairy products (milk, cream, or cheese). |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Drink 8 oz. clear liquid. |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Eat a light liquid meal (bouillon, fruit juice, and plain gelatin). No solid foods. No dairy products (milk, cream, or cheese).
After eating, take four yellow bisacodyl tablets. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or dissolve tablets. |
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| Day of Exam |
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Eat no breakfast.
If you are being treated for a renal failure, consult your renal physician for special preparation. |
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