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Fleet Phospho Soda Warnings

Produced by C.B. Fleet, Fleet Phospho Soda is laxative medication used to cleanse the bowels before certain medical procedures, including surgery and x-rays. Fleet Phospho Soda is generically known as sodium biphosphate. It is typically taken in water and takes effect between 30 minutes and 6 hours after being consumed.

Although it's an effective bowel cleanser, Fleet Phospho Soda is also known to cause severe kidney damage and, in the worst cases, kidney failure.

Patients who develop serious kidney impairment after taking Fleet Phospho Soda should meet with an experienced personal injury lawyer to learn more about their legal rights and find out if they are entitled to a settlement.

FDA Mandates Black Box Warnings for Fleet Phospho Soda

On December 12, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national Fleet Phospho Soda warning, alerting the public that this medication is known to cause acute phosphate nephropathy.

Also known as acute nephrocalcinosis, acute phosphate nephropathy is a severe kidney condition in which high levels of phosphates in the blood cause:

crystals to develop in the kidneys
impaired kidney function
kidney failure, without prompt treatment

In addition to publicizing this severe side effect of Fleet Phospho Soda, the FDA's warning also required C.B. Fleet to:

Place a “Black Box” warning label on all Fleet Phospho Soda packaging (Black box warning labels point out that a drug has the potential to cause life-threatening side effects.)
Provide a Medication Guide to all Fleet Phospho Soda patients
Hold further clinical trials to more thoroughly assess Fleet Phospho Soda's side effects

Following this FDA warning, C.B. Fleet voluntarily pulled all of its over-the-counter Fleet Phospho Soda products off the market.

Risk Factors for Severe Fleet Phospho Soda Side Effects

Patients who have used Fleet Phospho Soda within the past seven days, are dehydrated and/or have a history of the following conditions typically have a higher risk of developing severe Fleet Phospho Soda side effects:

dialysis
electrolyte imbalance
kidney disease

Fleet Phospho Soda dosage may need to be adjusted for patients with a history of:

bowel perforation or obstruction
drug and/or alcohol addiction
eating disorders
epilepsy
heart disease
inflammatory bowel disease
liver disease
stomach surgery

To minimize the risk of severe Fleet Phospho Soda side effects, it's crucial that patients discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before taking this medication.

Compensation for Acute Phosphate Nephropathy

Patients who have taken Fleet Phospho Soda and who have been diagnosed with severe kidney damage should:

Seek emergency medical care
Follow through with all prescribed treatments for the best chances of recovery
Meet with a defective drug lawyer who specializes in Fleet Phospho Soda lawsuits for a free initial consultation

Prospective plaintiffs can find out if they have a legal claim against C.B. Fleet and get expert advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their case. Those who decide to pursue a defective drug lawsuit can recover compensation for their medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.

For more information about Fleet Phospho Soda warnings and recalls, please contact us today.

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