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Fleet Phospho Soda Injuries

Fleet Phospho Soda has been linked to several injuries, ranging from mild to severe. In fact, in December 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers and healthcare providers of the risk of kidney damage among Fleet Phospho Soda users. Kidney damage is the most serious injury linked to Phospho-soda.

Fleet Phospho Soda Injury: Kidney Damage

Although the laxative products have been linked to several injuries and side effects such as rectal bleeding and ulcers, vomiting, nausea, dehydration, chronic headaches, irregular heartbeat and seizures, the Phospho Soda injury that has been given the most attention is kidney failure.

Kidney Damage: Symptoms and Treatment

Known as acute phosphate nephropathy (APN), damage to the kidneys caused by Fleet Phospho Soda is irreversible and life-threatening. APN is marked by the following signs and symptoms:

Lethargy, weakness
Extreme fatigue
Swelling in the feet, ankles and legs
Inability to urinate and release the bladder

Acute phosphate nephropathy is a rare condition associated with calcium-phosphate crystals in the renal tubes that may result in permanent renal function impairment. Patients who experience APN will often be required to undergo life-altering treatments such as dialysis and /or kidney transplants.

Who is at Risk of Acute Phosphate Nephropathy?

While any Fleet Phospho Soda user is at risk of suffering from kidney damage, some users are at a higher risk than others. Those who may have an increased risk of suffering from APN include:

Individuals who are 55 or older
Are hypovolemic
Have active colitis or bowel obstruction
Those with decreased intravascular volume or kidney disease

Certain drug interactions may increase the risk of kidney failure as well. The medications that have been proven unsafe when taken in conjunction with a Fleet Phospho Soda treatment include:

medicines that affect renal perfusion or function
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

FDA Warns Against Kidney Failure

Concerned with the direct link between Fleet Phospho Soda and kidney damage, the FDA warned against its use in December 2008. In fact, the FDA ordered a “black box” warning for the prescription oral sodium phosphate products Visicol and OsmoPrep on Dec. 18, 2008 and also advised consumers not to use the over-the-counter bowel-cleansing products. The warning was sparked by several reports of kidney damage among users.

In response to the FDA’s warning, C.B. Fleet recalled its over-the-counter bowel cleansing products; however injuries caused by the products continue to surface.

Get Legal Help for YOUR Injuries

If you’ve suffered an injury from using one of the recalled bowel-cleansing products, you can seek legal help by contacting a Fleet Phospho Soda lawyer today. We provide FREE consultations for individuals who have been harmed by defective products. During the initial consultation we will investigate the details of your claim and determine the best legal strategy for you.

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