Prepkit C Kit (Pharmacist Only)

Preparation of Solutions
PicoPrep.
Dissolve the contents of the 15.5g sachet in one full glass of warm water (approximately 250mls). Please note that the solution may become hot. If preferred, chill before use in a refrigerator prior to use.
GlycoPrep-C. Dissolve the contents of the 70g sachet in one (1) litre of water using a suitable food grade container. Chill before use if preferred. The full litre of solution should be taken.
Usual Dosage - Unless otherwise directed by the prescriber
Seven days before the examination
Stop all iron containing medications. Continue with other regular medications.
Two days before the examination
-Stop eating brown bread, cereals, vegetables and fruit.
-Do not have any yellow cheese.
- Eat boiled or poached egg, cottage cheese, low fat plain yoghurt, white bread, steamed
white fish, boiled chicken, well cooked pealed pumpkin or well cooked peeled potato.
Consume only clear jelly, skim milk and drink plenty of clear approved liquids(see
below).
In the evening, make up the sachet of GlycoPrep-C with one litre of water as above. Do not
discard the empty sachet to ensure directions are followed completely.
One day before the examination.
During the day, drink at least one glass of clear fluid (plus preparation liquids) each hour.
Keep drinking approved clear fluids all day until bedtime.
Do not have solid foods or milk products.
Approved clear fluids or liquids are: Water, Bonox™, clear salty fluids (eg: strained chicken noodle soup), clear broth/bouillon, clear fruit juices (apple, pear & grape), plain jelly, black tea or coffee (no milk), sports drinks, Lucozade™, carbonated beverages, barley sugar, clear fruit cordials (clear lemon / lime), (No red or purple colourings). (A good combination of these clear fluids, including 2-3 cups of strained chicken noodle soup, will give you a variation in fluid intake).
FIRST DOSE. (3.00 p.m.)
Add the entire contents of one sachet of PicoPrep to a glass of warm water (approximately 250mLs) and stir until dissolved. Chill for half an hour before drinking if preferred. Drink the mixture slowly but completely. This should be followed by adequate glasses of water or approved clear liquids at least a glass per hour- in order to retain hydration throughout the body.
SECOND DOSE (6.00 p.m.)
Remove the made up GlycoPrep-C from the refrigerator as per instructions above.
Try to drink a glass of the prepared solution about every 15 minutes. Total intake time should take approximately one (1) hour in duration. If you start to feel nauseated whilst drinking the preparation, slow down the rate of intake.
THIRD DOSE (9.00 p.m.).
Add the entire contents of one sachet of PicoPrep to a glass of warm water (approximatel 250mLs) and stir until dissolved. Chill for half an hour before drinking if preferred. Drink the mixture slowly but completely. This should be followed by adequate glasses of water or
approved clear liquids at least a glass per hour- in order to retain hydration throughout the body.
On the day of the examination
For a morning procedure
From midnight last night, nothing more to be taken (nil) by mouth until after the examination.
For an afternoon procedure
Drink only approved clear fluids for breakfast.
Nothing (nil) by mouth 6 hours prior to the procedure.