SUPREP Bowel Preparation Instructions -
This is a Split Dose Prep

PLEASE NOTE: Follow these Instructions, Not the Instructions on the Box

CAUTION: If you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, impaired electrolytes, history of gout or high uric acid, contact our office before using this prep. DO NOT USE if allergic to SULFATE.

Several days before your Colonoscopy

Purchase the SUPREP with the prescription you were given. Carefully read all instructions and information mailed to you by our office. Call us with any questions.

Day Before Colonoscopy

  1. Restrict your diet to CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY see list of suggestions. Avoid red or purple dyes and avoid milk products. Drink as many fluids as possible to keep yourself hydrated.
  2. At around 5:00 pm: Pour ONE (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP liquid into the mixing container. Add cool drinking water to the 16 ounce line on the container and mix. Drink ALL the liquid in the container. You MUST drink (2) two more 16-ounce containers of water over the next (1) one hour. You may continue to have clear liquids throughout the evening.
  3. 5 Hours Prior to Your Arrival Time: Pour ONE (1) 6-ounce bottle of SUPREP into the mixing container. Add cool drinking water to the 16-ounce line on the container and mix. Drink ALL the liquid in the container. You MUST drink (2) two more 16-ounce containers of water over the next (1) one hour. You may continue to have clear liquids up to 4 hours prior to your arrival time.
    Refrain from drinking anything more 4 hours prior to your arrival time. YOUR TEST COULD BE CANCELLED IF THESE DIRECTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY.
  4. The better these instructions are followed, the better the prep works. The quality of the bowel prep dictates how well your physician is able to do your procedure and find polyps to prevent cancer. This is the most important way to help you get a quality exam.
  5. NO HARD CANDY, GUM, SMOKING, BREATHMINTS, or ANYTHING BY MOUTH 4 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TEST. YOUR PROCEDURE MAY BE CANCELLED IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED.
  6. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 717-531-1318.
  7. Questions about Prep after 4:30 pm: Call 531-8521 and ask for the GI Fellow on-call.