User's Manual

Performing Capsule Endoscopy Chapter 3
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- Physician is recommended to prescribe patient an anti-
foaming agent (such as simethicone), to reduce bubbles in
the GI tract. This should be ingested after the laxative.
- The patient should abstain from smoking 12 hours before the
MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure.
- On the day of the MiroCam® Capsule endoscope test, the
patient should wear comfortable and loose cloths. One-piece
clothing should not be worn.
- Prior to the MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure, do not
apply any lotions or perfumes.
 On the day of capsule endoscopy procedure
- After arriving in a hospital at the appointed time, the patient
should submit an examination permission form and check in.
 After ingesting capsule endoscope
- The patient should refrain from ingesting any food or drink
(except water) two hours after swallowing the MiroCam®
Capsule endoscope.
- Patient is recommended to drink water every half hour during
the MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure.
- The patient can start with light food after 4 hours. When the
examination is complete, the patient can start having normal
meals.
- In case of any abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting after
ingesting the MiroCam® capsule, the patient should contact
physician or nurse immediately.