The Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) is a diagnostic examination of the kidneys, ureters and bladder using X-ray images. Below are the instructions to prepare patients for the IVP procedure.

Adults

• At 3 pm the day before the exam, take 2 oz of Castor Oil or 2 Ducolax (5 mg Bisacodyl) tablets by mouth.
  
• Drink a lot of fluids, at least 6 glasses of clear liquids over the next
  
• 2-4 hours. These fluids may be water, apple juice, Sprite or Gatorade.
  
• Have a clear liquid dinner. You can have clear liquids through the night. You may also have clear liquids the morning of the appointment.
  
• NO SOLID FOODS
  

Pediatric (Under Age 15)

• Patient may have clear liquids the day of the examination, until 3 hours before the examination.
  
• No solid foods on the day of the examination.