Preparation
Capsule endoscopy is patient friendly and preparation usually involves dietary modification only. The capsule is then swallowed with some water at the beginning of the procedure. No sedation or analgesia is required.
For the oesophageal capsule a 4 hour fast is required.
For the small bowel capsule, on the day before the procedure, breakfast and lunch are eaten as normal followed by clear fluids and then an overnight fast.
Patients taking iron tablets will need to stop these for 5 days beforehand.
Diabetic patients may need to make some adjustment to their usual medication.
