Preparation for the Study

• No food from 6 hours before procedure ­
• You may take sips of water or clear fluid up to 2 hours before procedure
• Do not take any diabetes medicine on the morning of the procedure ­
• For afternoon procedure, you may take light breakfast and fast 6 hours before the procedure

2 days before the procedure
Please consume a no fiber diet ­

• No whole grain products (eg. oatmeal, brown rice, wholemeal bread) ­
• No beans, lentils, nuts, fried egg, tough and coarse meat ­
• No vegetables, fruits and dairy products (eg. milk, yogurt, cheese)

1 day before procedure ­

• Light dinner (no fiber diet) can be taken ­
• 6 pm onwards, or after dinner Mix 1 sachet of Picoprep into 150ml of water, drink together with 5 glasses of water over the next 2 to 4 hours*
• You are recommended to drink fluid during the process of purging

On the day of procedure ­

• 6 am to 7 am mix 1-2 sachet of Picoprep into 150ml of water, drink together with 3-4 glasses of water over the next 1 hour *
• Do not take any diabetes medicine on the morning of the procedure ­
• You may take sips of water with other regular medication ­
• No food from 6 hours before procedure ­
• You may take sips of water or clear fluid up to 2 hours before the procedure

*timing and dose of bowel prep may be different depending on the timing of your procedure. Please check with our staff.

2 days before the procedure

Please consume a no fiber diet ­

• No whole grain products (eg. oatmeal, brown rice, wholemeal bread) ­
• No beans, lentils, nuts, fried egg, tough and coarse meat ­
• No vegetables, fruits and dairy products (eg. milk, yogurt, cheese)

1 day before procedure ­

• Light dinner (no fibre diet) can be taken ­
• 6pm onwards, or after dinner
• Mix 2 sachet of Fortrans into 2 litres of water, complete over the next 2 to 4 hours (you can mix Fortrans with flavoured drinks like 100plus, H2O or honey water, but no milk products) ­
• You are recommended to drink fluid during the process of purging

On the day of procedure ­

6am to 7am

• Mix 1 sachet of Fortrans into 1 litre of water, complete over the next 1 hour (you can mix Fortrans with flavoured drinks like 100plus, H2O or honey water, but no milk products) ­
• Do not take any diabetes medicine on the morning of the procedure ­
• You may take sips of water with other regular medication ­
• No food from 6 hours before procedure ­
• You may take sips of water or clear fluid up to 2 hours before the procedure

Please take note of the following to ensure that your test result is accurate:

• Antibiotics: You must not take any antibiotics at any time in the four weeks before or during your tests.
• Probiotics and Prebiotics: Ideally probiotics and prebiotics should not be taken two weeks before your tests or during your tests.
• Colonoscopy/Bowel Cleansing: You must not have had a colonoscopy or undergone bowel cleansing at least four weeks prior to testing.
• Other Medications: If tolerated laxatives and pro-motility medications should be stopped at least one week prior to breath testing. Proton pump inhibitors, anti-depressants, the contraceptive pill, and paracetamol can be taken as usual. You should always check with your prescribing doctor before ceasing any medications.
• Smoking: should be avoided on the day of breath testing
• Physical activity: should be limited during breath testing

Fasting: no food for 12 hours prior to your test. You can drink small sips of water during the fasting period

Dietary Information

• To ensure the accuracy of your tests and reduce the level of bacterial activity in your gut, it is essential that you only eat certain foods the day before each procedure.
•  Many foods prepared outside the home will contain onion and garlic, it is important to avoid these.
• Avoid any mints or gums containing artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol.
• Please only eat food and drinks as instructed by our staff

Preparation for the Study

• No food or drink for 6 hours before the study
• No prokinetic medication the day before and on the day of the study (ask your doctor if you’re not sure)

Reporting Venue

The study is being peformed at: gutCARE Digestive.Liver.Endoscopy Associates #07-55 (7th Floor) Medical Center D Mt Alvernia Hospital Singapore 574623

If you need help in finding us, call 6258-0508

Preparation for the Study

• No strong acid suppressants (proton pump inhibitors) 10-14 days before the study, unless otherwise advised by your doctor
• No food or drink for 6 hours before the study
• No prokinetic medication the day before and on the day of the study (ask your doctor if you’re not sure)

Study Venue

The study is peformed at: gutCARE Digestive.Liver.Endoscopy Associates #07-55 (7th Floor) Medical Center D Mt Alvernia Hospital Singapore 574623

If you need help in finding us, call 6258-0508