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Fleet Phospho Soda Colonoscopy Prep

Fleet Phospho Soda is an over-the-counter saline laxative that patients often take to cleanse their bowels before undergoing a colonoscopy. It is manufactured and distributed by E.B. Fleet Co., Inc., who sells this laxative productive under the following brand names:

Fleet Enema
Fleet Enema for Children
OsmoPrep
Visicol

How Fleet Phospho Soda is Administered

When taken for colonoscopy prep, the dosage of Fleet Phospho Soda is typically 1.5 fluid ounces two times a day, six hours apart. It is mixed with equal parts water or other clear liquid, and then followed by 8 ounces of water. This mixture creates very loose stool in about one hour; however, the time range is about 30 minutes to six hours.

Other clear liquids that can be mixed with Fleet Phospho include:

Apple or white grape juice (not tomato, grapefruit, or orange juice)
7-up®
Gatorade® (except red)
Jell-O® (without fruit)
Popsicles
Broth
Tea or coffee (no cream or milk; sugar OK)

To obtain the best results, colonoscopy patients should drink the Fleet Phospho Soda mixture on an empty stomach in the morning and at least a half-hour before eating. Drinking the mixture at bedtime also is acceptable.

Fleet Phospho Soda Recall

Because an increasing rate of Fleet Phospho Soda injuries was reported, E.B. Fleet recalled all of its laxative products on Dec. 15, 2008. The recall was still in effect as of July 31, 2009. Some of the side effects linked to the laxative include:

bloating, stomach pain
unexplained headache
rectal bleeding
rectal sores or ulcers
seizures, convulsions
irregular heartbeat
urinating irregularities
drowsiness, confusion
increased thirst, inability to have a bowel movement even after treatment

Allergic r eactions may include a combination of any of the following:

hives
difficulty breathing
facial swelling
swelling of the tongue, lips or throat

Fleet Phospho Soda and Kidney Damage

Severe kidney damage has resulted in some patients who used Fleet Phospho Soda. This is a condition known as acute phosphate nephropathy (APN), an increase in phosphate salt levels in the kidneys. A very serious condition, APN patients develop symptoms including:

fatigue
lethargy
decreased urine production
swollen feet, ankles and legs

Have You or a Loved One Suffered a Fleet Phospho Injury?

If you have taken Fleet Phospho Soda and experienced one or more of the side effects or allergic reactions listed above, it is vital that you seek medical attention right away. After a diagnosis is made, you should contact an experienced fleet phospho soda lawyer who specializes in drug recall litigation and lawsuits, to help you win the compensation you need and deserve.

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