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Getting ivp in monday. lost my instructions. i know i need to drink milk if magnesium at 4 the day before. how much do i drink?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

One of many preps: Contact practice performing test for exact preparation. Usual preparation for IVP. One (1) day prior to your x-ray examination at 4pm, take two 5mg Dulcolax tablets. • One (1) day prior to your x-ray examination at 6pm, take 2 tbsp Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).

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Answered 3/16/2015

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