Fluoroscopy Preparation:

LOSO PREP bowel cleansing system is available at Columbus Radiology for use as part of a bowel cleansing regimen. LOSO PREP kit will help you prepare for your procedure by cleansing your lower intestinal tract.  It is important that you follow  and complete the directions carefully.                                                                                

Take only the medications, foods and fluids in the amounts specified, at the times shown  unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

24 HOUR BOWEL CLEANSING PREPARATION:                                                                                                 

THE DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE

A high fluid intake is required for this preparation. Drink at least 8 fl oz glass of water at each of the times specified according to the instructions of the kit that is available for you.

Breakfast: Clear soup (any broth ) ; strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red(do not add extra ingredients) ; soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea.

Noon: Clear soup (any broth) ; strained fruit juices without pulp; flavored gelatin that is not red (do not add extra ingredients) ; soft drinks, black coffee or plain tea.

Force fluids in the form of 8 oz of water per hour from 1pm to 4 pm.

5:00 pm  : Slowly  add approximately one half of the contents of the packet of Magnesium Carbonate, Citric Acid and Potassium Citrate for Oral Solution to 8 fl oz of cold water in a large glass ( minimum 16 fl oz capacity) Stir gently. After effervescence (fizzing ) stops, slowly add the remaining contents of the packet to the glass . Stir gently, wait until effervescence (fizzing) stops and drink entire contents of  glass. This product generally produces a bowel movement in  30 minutes to 6 hours.

6:00 p.m.: Drink one  (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water.   

7:00 p.m.: Drink one  (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water                                                                                                  

 7:30 pm.: Peel the backing off the packet of bisacodyl tablets and remove the four (4) enclosed tablets. Take all four(4) with one (1) full 8 fl oz glass water. Do not chew  tablets. The tablets are to be taken two hours after drinking the contents of the packet for oral solution. Bisacodyl tablets generally produce bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.                                                                                                                                                                 

 8:00 p.m.: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water                                                                                                     

 9:00 p.m.: Drink one (1) full 8 fl oz glass of water. Do not eat after 9:00 P.M.

DAY OF PROCEDURE-DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING

At least two hours before the examination unwrap the Bisacodyl suppository and discard the wrapper.  While lying on your side with thigh raised, insert the suppository into the rectum and gently push in as far as possible. Retain the suppository for at least 15 minutes, if possible, before evacuating usually occurs within 15-60 minutes. Patients requiring assistance should have a bed pan, commode or help readily available

UGI (Upper Gastro Intestinal)
Nothing by mouth after midnight the day prior to your appointment until after the exam

IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)
Pick up  LOSO PREP kit  in Columbus Radiology Department   

For Esophagram/ Modified Barium Swallow / Small Bowel Series-   Nothing by mouth after midnight the day prior to exam.