Barium Enema Preparation

General guidelines

  • Notify your physician and our staff if there is any chance that you may be pregnant or are currently breastfeeding.

  • Discuss any special needs - such as dietary and/or physical limitations with us in advance.

  • Check with us in advance about recovery time or if a driver is needed so you can make necessary arrangements with work and family.
  • Wear comfortable, metal-free clothing; be prepared to change into a patient gown if necessary.
  • Arrive 20 minutes early to verify your registration information and provide further health information for your exam.
  • Bring prior x-rays or scans with you to the exam if you are instructed to do so.

Specific Preparation

  • The patient must purchase a Fleet Enema prep kit #2 at a drugstore.
  • The patient must take this enema as per the instructions on the kit one-hour before the exam.
  • In addition to the above,  patients older than 7 must observe the following dietary prep, starting at noon the day before the exam.

 

DAY BEFORE THE EXAM:

BREAKFAST: Soft boiled egg, clear juice

LUNCH: Clear broth, applesauce, clear juice, Jello

3:00 PM: 2 table-spoons full of flavored castor oil,  followed by a glass of cold water.

4:00 PM.: Clear liquids juice or water).

5:00 PM: Clear liquids juice or water),

SUPPER (6.00 PM): Clear broth, soft boiled egg, applesauce, clear juice, Jello

7:00 PM: Clear liquids juice or water).

8. 00 PM: Clear liquids juice or water).

9:00 OR BEFORE BEDTIME: Clear Liquids juice or water),

DAY OF THE EXAM:

BREAKFAST. Clear liquids only, juice or water)

After taking the Fleet Enema, the patient should plan to be at our office 15 minutes before their scheduled exam.

Ask your doctor or call us for more information on any procedure or exam.
To schedule an exam please call our scheduling line at 732-968-5160