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Sodium Phosphates

Sodium Phosphates is used for:

Cleansing the bowel before certain medical procedures. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sodium Phosphates is a saline laxative. It works by pulling water from the body into the bowel, which helps to soften the stool and cause a bowel movement.

Do NOT use Sodium Phosphates if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sodium Phosphates
• you have a blockage of the bowel or other severe bowel problems (eg, bowel perforation), severe chronic constipation, or fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
• you have untreated chest pain, untreated blood electrolyte problems, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, or too much phosphate in the blood
• you are using other laxatives or bowel cleansing products (especially those containing sodium phosphate)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sodium Phosphates :

Some medical conditions may interact with Sodium Phosphates . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are on a sodium-restricted diet or have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease or a history of other stomach or bowel problems, a colostomy, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a sudden change in bowel movements lasting longer than 2 weeks
• if you have liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, low parathyroid function, bone problems (eg, osteomalacia), muscle problems (eg, rhabdomyolysis), pancreas problems, trouble swallowing, a narrow esophagus, a kidney or bladder infection, or kidney stones
• if you have recently had a heart attack or heart surgery (eg, cardiac bypass graft surgery)
• if you have a history of irregular heartbeat (eg, QT prolongation), seizures, electrolyte problems, adrenal gland problems, low thyroid function, or withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sodium Phosphates . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril), angiotensin receptor blockers (eg, candesartan), diuretics (eg, furosemide), other laxatives or bowel cleansing products (especially those containing sodium phosphate), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of side effects may be increased by Sodium Phosphates

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sodium Phosphates may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Sodium Phosphates :

Use Sodium Phosphates as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Sodium Phosphates by mouth on an empty stomach.
• Do not eat solid foods or drink anything but clear liquids for at least 12 hours before you start taking Sodium Phosphates .
• Drink a full glass (8 oz/240 mL) of water or other clear liquid with each dose of Sodium Phosphates .
• Take your doses 15 minutes apart unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not repeat a course of Sodium Phosphates for at least 7 days after you use Sodium Phosphates .
• If you miss a dose of Sodium Phosphates or are unable to complete the course of treatment, contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sodium Phosphates .

Important safety information:

• You may experience dizziness while using Sodium Phosphates . These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Sodium Phosphates with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Undigested or partially digested tablets of Sodium Phosphates (or other medicines you take) may be seen in the stools. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
• Do not use any other laxative products or enema, especially those containing sodium phosphates, while you are using Sodium Phosphates .
• Lab tests, including kidney function and blood electrolyte levels, may be performed while you use Sodium Phosphates . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Sodium Phosphates with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Sodium Phosphates should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Sodium Phosphates while you are pregnant. It is not known if Sodium Phosphates is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Sodium Phosphates , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Sodium Phosphates :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; gas; headache; mild dizziness; nausea; stomach cramps or bloating; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the stool; irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe dizziness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store this medicine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Sodium Phosphates out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Sodium Phosphates , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Sodium Phosphates is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sodium Phosphates . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.