The report will be typed and sent to your physician. Films will be taken of your gallbladder with you lying on your stomach in various positions. You may be given some liquid to drink to cause the gallbladder to empty followed by more pictures. The evening before the exam. Usual dosage is one tablet per 25 pounds of body weight.
Tablets are to be taken with as little water as possible.
If you are unable to swallow tablets, Oragrafin granulates may be given. Dissolve granulates in a small amount of lukewarm water. Usual dosage is one packet. Nothing by mouth until the exam is finished. The procedure will take approximately 30-60 minutes to complete.