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Osmoprep is a tablet that can be used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. There are two main ways to use Osmoprep: Day before or split dose regimen. In the day-before regimen, all the tablets are used the day before the colonoscopy. In the split-dose regimen, half the tablets are used the day before the colonoscopy and the remaining half is used on the day of the colonoscopy.
Day-Before Bowel Preparation For Colonoscopy Using Osmoprep (Salix)
What do I do a day before the colonoscopy?
- Have a clear liquid diet throughout the day. Clear liquid diet excludes red and purple colored substances. No solid foods, milk products, fruits, seeds & nuts.
- If you have diabetes mellitus, you may need to take half the dose of your medication while on clear liquid diet. Please, talk to your provider about this.
- Starting around 5:00-6:00PM, take 20 tablets of OsmoPrep with 40oz of water.
- Be sure to keep hydrated by drinking 8oz of clear liquid every hour.
- Starting around 10:00-11:00PM, take 12 tablets of OsmoPrep with 24oz of water.
What do I do on the day of the colonoscopy?
- You may take your morning medications as usual unless as directed by your doctor.
- Avoid further fluid intake 2hrs before your scheduled colonoscopy.
- If you are diabetic, do not take oral diabetic medications or short-acting insulin on the day of your colonoscopy. Talk to your provider about this.
Split-Dose Bowel Preparation For Colonoscopy Using Osmoprep (Salix)
What do I do a day before the colonoscopy?
- Have a clear liquid diet throughout the day. Clear liquid diet excludes red and purple colored substances. No solid foods, milk products, fruits, seeds & nuts.
- If you have diabetes mellitus, you may need to take half the dose of your medication while on clear liquid diet. Please, talk to your provider about this.
- Starting around 5:00-6:00PM, take 20 tablets of OsmoPrep with 40oz of water.
- Be sure to keep hydrated by drinking 8oz of clear liquid every hour.
What do I do on the day of the colonoscopy?
- Take 12 tablets of OsmoPrep with 24oz of water starting 4-5 hours before the start of your colonoscopy procedure.
- You may have clear liquid thereafter.
- Avoid further fluid intake 2hrs before your scheduled colonoscopy.
- If you are diabetic, do not take oral diabetic medications or short-acting insulin on the day of your colonoscopy. Talk to your provider about this.
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I am doing the Osmoprep same day. I started at 4pm took 20 pills but have not had a bowel movement yet is that normal? Next part starts at 9pm last 12 pills.
Most people would have had a bowel movement by now. However, it takes a longer time for some to have a bowel movement. Continue to follow your bowel prep instructions. If you don’t have a bowel movement hours after your 2nd dose, contact your physician.