Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (Rectal)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 16, 2022.

Available Dosage Forms:

• Enema

Therapeutic Class: Colorectal Agent

Uses for sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination is a laxative that is used to relieve occasional constipation in adults and children.

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic is available without your doctor's prescription.

Before using sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination in children. However, use of sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic is not recommended in children younger than 2 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Dehydration or
• Kidney disease or
• Stomach or bowel problems (including abdominal or stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits lasting for more than 2 weeks)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

Proper use of sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

Use sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Tell your doctor if you o...