Colonoscopy preparation with SUTAB - TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury

Instructions for colonoscopy preparation with SUTAB for patients of TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury

Please follow all instructions as seen below for a complete preparation. If you do not follow these instructions and your preparation is not complete, your test may be cancelled.

Please purchase a bottle of lemon magnesium citrate when you pick up your prep at the pharmacy. You will need to take this if your stools are not clear like water or pale yellow like urine, after taking your prep.

The day before your procedure

• Follow a clear liquid diet
• Do not drink milk
• Do not drink anything with red, blue or purple dye or food coloring
• Do not drink alcohol

How to take SUTAB bowel preparation kit

You will be taking your prep in two doses.

On the evening before your procedure at 6 pm:

• Open one bottle of 12 tablets. Fill the provided container with 16 oz. water. Swallow each tablet with a sip of  water and drink the entire 16 oz. of water over 15 to 20 minutes. Take one tablet every 90 seconds. If you become uncomfortable, take the tablets and water slower. 
• One hour later, drink another 16 oz. of water over 30 minutes. 
• Approximately 30 minutes after finishing that, drink another 16 oz. of water over 30 minutes.

On the morning of your procedure:

• You should not have anything by mouth except the second half of your prep.

7 hours prior to your colonoscopy:

• Repeat the process above with the second bottle of 12 tablets. 
• At this time, if your stools are not clear like water or pale yellow like urine, you should drink the bottle of magnesium citrate you purchased. Please drink the entire bottle.
• You must finish the last glass of water at least 4 hours prior to your procedure.
• Both bottles of SUTAB are required for a complete preparation. No exceptions.

Please be prepared to discuss these instructions when we call you prior to your appointment.