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Fleet Phospho Soda Bowel Prep

For patients preparing themselves for a colonoscopy, it is important to cleanse the colon to clear it of any obstructions. Your healthcare professional may give you a sheet with specific Fleet phospho soda bowel preparation instructions. It is important to read and follow these instructions carefully and exactly as written, as the solution is associated with severe kidney damage.

Fleet Phospho Soda Bowel Cleansing

Fleet phospho soda is a well-known saline laxative solution made from sodium phosphate and manufactured by C.B. Fleet Company. The sodium phosphate acts as a cleanser, dehydrating the bowels enough to expel waste from the intestines. While this bowel cleansing process provides your doctor with a clear view of your colon during the examination, it also creates an electrolyte disturbance in your body, eventually leading to phosphate nephropathy, or renal failure.

Fleet Phospho Soda Bowel Movement

Since Fleet phospho soda is a laxative, your bowel movements will seem more liquid-like than normal, as the sodium dehydrates the intestine, robbing your colon of water. This puts you at risk for kidney damage and possible kidney failure.

Other complications from taking Fleet Phospho Soda can include:

Nausea and vomiting
Seizure
Confusion
Anxiety
Increased heart rate

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention from healthcare professionals immediately.

Legal Information

Due to potential health risks of the saline laxative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning about its use. As a result, C.B. Fleet Laboratories issued a recall, removing Fleet Phospho Soda from the shelves in the pharmacy and making it available by prescription only. The Fleet Company defends the product it recalled, arguing that patients who suffered renal failure did so because they didn’t follow directions.

Product liability lawyers are investigating several cases involving kidney failure and other injuries caused by Fleet Phospho Soda. If you or a loved one has suffered kidney damage or another injury related to the laxative, it is important to contact a Fleet Phospho soda attorney who can help you seek justice.

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