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Preparation Instructions for Capsule Endoscopy

To ensure the best results for your small bowel Capsule Endoscopy please be sure follow these instructions carefully and completely.

Medication Instructions

• On the day of your procedure please avoid the following medicines; aspirin, aspirin products (e.g., Alka-Seltzer, BC Powder, etc.), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, (e.g., Ibuprofen, Nuprin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, etc.)
• Do not take iron pills for 7 days prior to your procedure.
• Diabetic patients if you take an oral hypoglycemic “sugar pill” do not take it the day of your procedure. If you are taking insulin, you should only take half (1/2) of your usual scheduled insulin dose the night before and nothing the morning of your procedure.
• All other prescribed medications should be held the day of your procedure until the procedure is complete unless otherwise recommended.

MoviPrep Instructions

You will need to drink a laxative solution called MoviPrep to clean your colon. You must complete the entire prep to ensure the most effective cleansing. You will purchase one MoviPrep kit from your pharmacist using the prescription from your doctor. It is important that you eat only clear liquids the day before and the day of your Capsule Endoscopy.

Once you have scheduled your Capsule Endoscopy fill your prescription for MoviPrep at your pharmacy as soon as possible.

One day prior to your Capsule Endoscopy: No solid food – Clear liquids only for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Clear Liquid Diet List

Beverages:

• Soft drinks such as ginger ale, cola, root beer, sprite, 7up, Gatorade, Kool-Aid.
• Fruit juices without pulp such as apple, white grape, white cranberry juice, crystal lite.
• Water, tea or coffee (no milk or non-dairy creamer) sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Bouillon/Broth:

• Chicken, vegetable or beef flavored.

Desserts:

• Hard candies any color.
• Jell-O such as lemon, lime or peach; no added fruits or toppings.
• Popsicle that are colored green, yellow, brown or clear. (No sherbet, ice cream or fudge bars).

Avoid eating or drinking anything colored red, orange, blue or purple.

That Morning: Prepare your MoviPrep solution

1. Empty 1 pouch A and 1 pouch B into the disposable container.
2. Add lukewarm water to the top line of the container. Mix to refrigerate.
   

   That Evening: Begin your prep at 6:00pm.

3. The MoviPrep container is divided by four marks. Every 15 minutes, drink the solution down to the next mark (approx. 8 ounces), until the full liter is completely consumed.
4. Drink 16 ounces of a clear liquid of your choice. You may start going to the bathroom after only a couple of glasses, but be sure to drink all of the solution followed by 16 ounces of a clear liquid
5. Continue drinking clear liquids until bedtime. Prepare the second container of MoviPrep and refrigerate for tomorrow mornings dose.

The Day of your Capsule Endoscopy: Repeat steps 3 and 4 5 ½ hours before your procedure

No more liquids 4 hours before you procedure until after you swallow the capsule (instructions will be provided).

The day of your Capsule Endoscopy at: take 300mg Simethicone (over the counter- Gavison).