OSMO Prep Tablets

You must speak with someone at the surgical center to confirm your appt time 2 days before your procedure.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Please speak to your Physician if you are taking ASPIRIN, PRADAXA, XARELTO, PLAVIX, COUMADIN HEPARIN, ELIQUIS, EFFIENT or any medication to thin the blood or prevent clotting.
Please speak to your Physician if you are DIABETIC for instructions on your medications.
Please take your BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART and LUNG medications the morning of your procedure with a
very small sip of water.

5 Days Before Procedure

Discontinue taking anti-inflammatory medications such as Mobic, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Aleve,
Celebrex, Bextra or other arthritis medications.
Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is permitted.
Discontinue use of Fish Oils, Omega Vitamins and Vitamin E

DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE:

STEP 1:

Begin a clear liquid diet in the morning (no solid food or dairy products). It is important to drink: lots of
fluids to prevent dehydration. Try to drink at least 8 ounces of liquid every hour.

STEP 2:

At 6:00 P.M., begin you first dosing regimen. Take 4 Osmo Prep Tablets with at least 8 ounces of a clear
liquid every 15 minutes until you have taken a total of 20 tablets. Remain close to toilet facilities.
Continue drinking clear liquids until midnight .

MORNING OF PROCEDURE:

STEP 3:

**YOUR LAST GLASS MUST BE FINISHED 5 HOURS BEFORE
YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE CENTER OR HOSPITAL**

Six hours before your procedure arrival time, begin your second dosing regimen. Take 4 Osmo Prep
Tablets with at least 8 ounces of clear liquid every 15 minutes until you have taken a total of 12 tablets.

First Regimen

One dose (4 tablets with 8 oz of any clear liquid) every
15 minutes for a total of 5 doses (20 tablets)

Second Regimen

One dose every 15 minutes for a total of 3 doses (12 tablets)

****NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT except FOR STEP 3 and your morning medications
with a VERY SMALL sip of water****
*YOU WILL BE AT THE HOSPITAL or CENTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS.
*YOU MUST HAVE SOMEONE AVAILABLE TO DRIVE YOU HOME.