Patency Capsule Instructions | Manhattan Gastroenterology

PillCamTM PATENCY PROCEDURE GUIDE
DAY 0	Begin a clear liquid diet from 12 p.m. (examples: water, clear broths, apple juice, tea or coffee without milk or cream, Jello, popsicles, clear sodas). Do not eat or drink anything after 10 p.m.
DAY 1	At your morning appointment with Manhattan Gastroenterology you will be ingesting the capsule. After ingestion abstain from eating or drinking for another two hours. After four hours please return to a regular diet. We will provide an X-Ray Abdomen referral to Lenox Hill Radiology. The referral will have their office sites and phone numbers. Pick one location from the list and call them to schedule the X-Ray study. The timing is important: The X-Ray study should be done 24 hours after ingestion (no later than 30 hours). Please plan accordingly. We will set up a telemedicine appointment with your GI provider for Day 3.
DAY 2	Perform the abdominal X-Ray.
DAY 3	Review your results via Telemedicine with your GI provider. When appropriate your provider will coordinate the standard video capsule endoscopy study.

Updated on Nov 13, 2025 by Dr. Shawn Khodadadian (Gastroenterologist) of Manhattan Gastroenterology