Barium Enema

24-hour prep done the day before exam

Breakfast	Liquid diet. No sugar. No dairy.
Noon	Light lunch. Clear soup, unsweetened fruit juices, sugar-free gelatin, black coffee or plain tea. No milk or cream.
1:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
2:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
3:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
4:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
5:00 PM	Liquid dinner. Clear soup, unsweetened fruit juices, sugar-free gelatin, black coffee or plain tea. No milk or cream.
5:30 PM	Drink one 10-ounce bottle of Magnesium Citrate.
6:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
7:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
8:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
9:00 PM	Drink 8 ounces of water.
9:30 PM	Take 3 Bisacodyl tablets with water. Do not chew.

Do not eat or drink. You may take any prescribed medications, except for those that must be taken with food.
Administer Bisacodyl suppository.
Diabetic patients may have a liquid breakfast and take their medication.
Drink 12 ounces of sweetened fruit juice.