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Fleet Phospho Soda Kidney Damage

Produced by C.B. Fleet, Fleet Phospho Soda is a type of laxative medication used to cleanse the bowels prior to:

colonoscopy (or general endoscopy)
intestinal procedures
surgeries
x-rays

Fleet Phospho Soda is generically known as sodium biphosphate and, up until December 2008, was available over-the-counter (OTC) and via prescription.

However, Fleet Phospho Soda has recently been found to cause a severe form of kidney damage, known as acute phosphate nephropathy. These findings led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a national warning regarding OTC Fleet Phospho Soda at the end of 2008. Immediately after this FDA warning, Fleet voluntarily recalled all OTC Fleet Phospho Soda products.

Patients who have sustained phosphate nephropathy or kidney failure after using OTC or prescription Fleet Phospho Soda should meet with an experienced defective drug lawyer to learn more about their legal rights.

Fleet Phospho Soda & Kidney Failure

Patients with the highest risk of sustaining kidney damage after using Fleet Phospho Soda include those who have:

used a Fleet Phospho Soda medication within the past 7 days
overdosed on Fleet Phospho Soda
a history of kidney disease and/or electrolyte imbalances (such as abnormal levels of potassium, magnesium or phosphorus in the blood)

Similarly, individuals currently suffering from dehydration should not use Fleet Phospho Soda, as it increases the chances that their kidneys will be damaged.

It's important that patients using Fleet Phospho Soda medication understand the symptoms of acute phosphate nephropathy and kidney failure so they know when to seek emergency medical care. These conditions are typically fatal without immediate treatment.

Symptoms of severe kidney damage include (but aren't limited to):

bloating
difficult urination
general discomfort and fatigue
hypertension
irregular heartbeat
lower back pain
muscle spasms
seizures

Oftentimes, kidney damage caused by Fleet Phospho Soda can only be treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Meeting with a Fleet Phospho Soda Kidney Lawyer

Following injury and emergency medical treatment, it's important that patients injured by Fleet Phospho Soda meet with a personal injury lawyer to:

Find out if they have a viable legal claim against C.B. Fleet
Learn more about the process involved in obtaining a defective drug settlement
Get expert advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their case
Secure aggressive, professional representation for future legal proceedings

Personal injury attorneys who specialize in Fleet Phospho Soda lawsuits offer initial consultations for free and work on contingency to:

alleviate prospective plaintiffs' financial stress during such difficult times
encourage injured parties to seek the settlements they deserve

Benefits of Pursuing a Fleet Phospho Kidney Lawsuit

Those who choose to follow through with a defective drug lawsuit against C.B. Fleet can recover compensation for their:

outstanding medical bills
ongoing treatment costs
lost wages
permanent disabilities (including future costs of living, should disability prevent them from earning a living)
emotional pain and suffering

Have you or a loved one sustained kidney damage after using Fleet Phospho Soda? If so, contact us today to speak with an experienced Fleet Phospho Soda lawyer who will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

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