Contrast-mediated colonoscopy (barium enema)

Please bring the referral form when reporting for the examination.

Necessary additional examinations
• None required, although the need for an examination should in each case be discussed with a physician.

Preparation for the examination
• Sugar-free liquid diet 2 days prior to examination
• On the day preceding the examination:
- Neutral liquids (still water, bitter: coffee, tea).
- Starting from approx. 2 p.m., the laxative preparation, Fortrans (available on prescription, issued by the referring physician; please read the Patient Information Leaflet before using FORTRANS) should be drunk. It is dissolved in water at the ratio of 1 sachet to 1 litre. Drink 4 litres of Fortrans solution within 5-6 hours. The taste may be improved by adding lemon juice. The preparation should not be given to patients with intestinal obstruction or with symptoms of acute abdomen.
o children and underweight patients - preparation should be discussed with the referring physician.
• No food or drink on the day of examination.

Drugs
• On the day of examination, all the routinely administered drugs should be taken.

Necessary information for the physician
• The patient should provide the documentation of previous imaging examinations and medical history reports from the hospital.
• The patient should inform about pregnancy.

During the procedure
• Inform about sudden complaints.

Contraindications
• Pregnancy