Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-Prep (Oral)
Generic name:sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (oral route) [ SOE-dee-um-FOS-fate, dye-BAY-sik, SOE-dee-um-FOS-fate, mono-BAY-sik ]
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 24, 2022.
Acute phosphate nephropathy has been reported in association with the use of oral sodium phosphate products, some cases resulting in permanent impairment of renal function, including cases requiring long-term dialysis. Risk factors for developing acute phosphate nephropathy include increased age, hypovolemia, renal impairment, bowel obstruction, or active colitis. Use of medications that may impair renal perfusion or function may also increase risk. These include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and possibly NSAIDs. However, cases have occurred in patients with no identifiable risk factors . OsmoPrep(R): Advise patients of the importance of following the recommended split dosage regimen and the importance of adequate hydration before, during and after the use of sodium phosphate, dibasic and sodium phosphate, monobasic. Avoid additional sodium phosphate-based purgative or enema products . Visicol(R): It is important to use the dose and dosing regimen as recommended (pm/am split dose)..
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-Prep
- OsmoPrep
- Phospho-Soda
- Visicol
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Laxative, Hyperosmotic
Uses for Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-Prep
Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination is used to clean or empty your bowels before an imaging procedure called colonoscopy. This medicine works by cleaning your colon and causing you to have diarrhea. This helps your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during the colonoscopy.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-Prep
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 this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine 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 have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of OsmoPrep® tablets in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of OsmoPrep® tablets in the elderly. However, elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of OsmoPrep® tablets than younger adults, and are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution for patients receiving this medicine.
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