ALL PREPS REQUIRE PURCHASE OF GAS-X TABLETS
SUTAB is a split-dose (2day) regimen: Follow instructions exactly.
First Dose (Day 1 – on day prior to colonoscopy):
NOTE: If you experience preparation-related symptoms (for example, nausea, bloating or cramping) pause and slow the rate of drinking the additional water until symptoms diminish.
3. Approximately 1 hour after the last table is ingested, fill the provided container again with 16 ounces of water (up to fill line), and drink entire amount over 30 minutes.
4. Approximately 30 minutes after finishing the second container of water, fill the provided container with 16 ounces of water (up to the fill line), and drink the entire amount over 30 minutes.
5. Take two (2) GAS-X tablets ½ hour after drinking the prep.
Scheduled Arrival Time | Prep Times | Nothing to eat or drink after this time |
6 am – 7 am | 12 am – 2 am | 2 am |
7 am – 8 am | 1 am – 2 am | 3 am |
8 am – 9 am | 2 am – 4 am | 4 am |
9 am – 10 am | 3 am – 5 am | 5 am |
10 am – 11 am | 4 am – 6 am | 6 am |
11 am – 12 noon | 5 am – 7 am | 7 am |
12 pm – 1 pm | 6 am – 8 am | 8 am |
1 pm – 2 pm | 7 am – 9 am | 9 am |
2 pm – 3 pm | 8 am – 10 am | 10 am |
3 pm – 4 pm | 9 am – 11 am | 11 am |
4 pm – 5 pm | 10 am – 12 noon | 12 noon |
*Second Dose (Day 2 – day of the Colonoscopy) of prep begins at prep time that coordinates with your arrival time texted to you by Bradenton Surgery Center. Please see chart above.
*NOTE: If you experience preparation-related symptoms (for example, nausea, bloating or cramping) pause and slow the rate of drinking the additional water until symptoms diminish.
Note: YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SUTAB Tablets and required water at least 2 hours before Colonoscopy.
5. STOP DRINKING by the FINISH TIME listed on the chart above. DO NOT DRINK ANY OTHER FLUIDS (including water) until after your colonoscopy is completed.