Fleet Phospho-soda

FLEET Phospho-soda Bowel Preparation Instructions

READ CAREFULLY. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE AS SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR. (SEE PACKAGE FOR OTHER IMPORTANT WARNINGS.)

  • Two days before your procedure, purchase Fleet® Phospho-soda®.
  • Follow the steps listed below, or as otherwise prescribed by your doctor.
  • If you are taking medication (including aspirin or aspirin-containing products), consult your doctor for additional instructions before beginning this procedure.

Day Before Exam

Breakfast

Have a Light Breakfast
(See “Diet Instructions”)

Lunch and Dinner

Drink all the Clear Liquids you like
(See “Clear Liquids Diet List”)

7 PM

Take Fleet Phospho-soda
(See “How To Take Fleet Phospho-soda” below)

Evening

Drink at least 3 more glasses (8 fl. oz. each) of clear liquids. (Then you may drink all the clear liquids you desire.) Individual response to laxatives varies. This prep often works within 30 minutes but may take as long as 3 hours. Remain close to a toilet as multiple bowel movements will occur.

Day Of Exam

6 AM (or at least 3 hours before you leave for your exam)

Take Fleet Phospho-soda
(See “How To Take Fleet Phospho-soda” below)

AM/PM

Report for your appointment (See above)

Diet Instructions

Light Breakfast

Breakfast may include any of the following items:

  • Any items from the “Clear Liquids Diet List” below
  • One boiled or poached egg or small portion of skinless chicken/turkey or fish
  • White toast (no butter)
  • One 8 fl. oz. can Ensure® (Do not take Ensure® Plus)

Do not drink anything colored red or purple

Beverages:

  • Soft drinks (orange, ginger ale, cola, Sprite®, 7-Up®, etc.), Gatorade®, Kool- Aid®.
  • Strained fruit juices without pulp (apple, white grape, orange, lemonade, etc.)
  • Water, tea, or coffee (no milk or non-dairy creamer.) Sweeteners are OK.

Soups:

  • Low sodium chicken or beef bouillon/broth

Desserts:

  • Hard candies
  • JELL-O® — lemon, lime or orange (no fruit or toppings)
  • Popsicles® (no sherbets or fruit bars)

How To Take FLEET Phospho-Soda

Mix 1 1/2 fl. oz. (3 measuring Tablespoons — NOT tableware) of Fleet Phospho-soda with at least 4 fl. oz. of cold, clear liquid (ginger ale, apple juice, Sprite® or 7-Up® helps improve the taste) and drink. No solid foods 8 hours before procedure. Clear Liquids Diet only, until 3 hours before procedure, then nothing to eat or drink.