Loso Prep
 
Day before the examination:
  • Obtain Loso Prep Kit from your pharmacy at least 2 days before your scheduled procedure.
  • Have clear liquids only  for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Clear liquids allowed are:  water, clear fruit juices (apple, grape, cranberry), bouillon, plain Jell-O.  No solid foods, milk or milk products are allowed.  No red Jell-O allowed.  No corn for 3 days prior to the exam.    
  • At 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 PM - Drink one full 8 once glass of water.
  • At 5:30 PM slowly add the contents of the packet of Loso to 8 ounces of cold water in a large glass and stir gently.  After fizzing stops, stir gently and drink entire contents of glass.  This will usually produce a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours.
  • At 6:00 and 7:00 PM drink 1 full 8 ounce glass of water.
  • At 7:30 PM take the four enclosed tables with 1 full 8 ounce glass of water.
  • At 8:00 and 9:00 PM drink 1 full 8 ounce glass of water.
  • Do not eat after 9:00 PM
Day of the examination:
  • At least 2 hours before your scheduled procedure time, insert the enclosed suppository and retain it for at least 15 minutes, if possible.
  • Appear for your examination at specified time with a responsible person to drive you home.  You will not be able to drive after the procedure. Please bring any x-rays with you, if requested.