Supplements & Food: Stop taking iron supplements, and do not eat nuts, seeds, or popcorn.
Medications: Check with your doctor regarding blood thinners (e.g., Coumadin, Plavix, Eliquis, Pradaxa), aspirin, or diabetes medications. Regular medications can generally continue as usual.
The Day Before the Procedure
Clear Liquid Diet: Eat no solid foods. Drink at least 8 oz of clear liquids every waking hour (water, black coffee/tea, Gatorade, popsicles, Jell-O) . Avoid anything colored red, purple, or orange.
6:00 PM (Dose 1): Take 12 SuTab tablets one at a time with sips of water from the provided 16 oz container over 15 to 20 minutes.
Hydration Steps:
Wait 1 hour, then drink a full 16 oz container of water over 30 minutes.
Wait 30 minutes, then drink a second 16 oz container of water over 30 minutes .
The Day of the Procedure (Dose 2)
Timing: Wake up at 3:00 AM if your procedure is scheduled before noon, or at 6:00 AM if scheduled after noon.
Taking Dose 2: Take the remaining 12 SuTab tablets with sips of water from the 16 oz container over 15 to 20 minutes. Follow the same hydration steps: wait 1 hour, drink 16 oz of water over 30 minutes, wait 30 minutes, and drink another 16 oz of water over 30 minutes.
4 Hours Before Procedure: Stop all liquids completely. Essential morning medications may be taken with just 1–2 sips of water.
Check-In & Ride: Arrive on time and ensure you have an adult driver to take you home.
