MRI OF THE PROSTATE PREPARATION

Essential clinical guidelines for your upcoming diagnostic imaging procedure at Neuro Imaging Winter Park.

Pharmacy Requirements

Please purchase the following from your local pharmacy:

1. Two (2) Fleet Saline Enemas (Saline is a Must)

Fleet enemas can be purchased over the counter at any local pharmacy. Ask pharmacists if you have any questions regarding enema.

2. Gas-X Tablets

Standard over-the-counter strength. These are required to reduce bowel gas interference during imaging.

Preparation Timeline

Follow these chronological steps to ensure the highest quality diagnostic images.

1

The DAY BEFORE your appointment:

  • Only have light meals. (No caffeine, No carbonated drinks)
2

The NIGHT BEFORE your appointment:

  • Take one (1) Gas-X tablet.
  • Administer one (1 of the 2) Fleet Saline Enema before bed.
3

The MORNING OF your appointment:

  • Take one (1) Gas-X tablet the morning of the exam.
  • Administer second (2nd) Fleet Saline Enema 1-hour prior to exam.
  • Do NOT EAT or DRINK anything else (3) hours before their exam.

Critical Information

Failure to follow preparations for the exam may result in rescheduling your appointment.

If there is a lot of air in your bowel at the time of your first images, you may be asked to expel air and stool in the restroom and then return to the MRI scanner.