I have chronic ulcerative colitis and undergo yearly colonoscopy. I previously have taken a fleet phosphosoda prep. I have heard that this might not be safe. What are my options?
As most people who undergo colonoscopy will attest to, the worst part of the procedure is the preparation. When c...
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Fleet Phosphosoda Soda
Posted 01/01 Comments (1)
I had this Soda. Had to stop after first series. I...
Dr. Eisner:
The FDA did not remove Fleet's Phospho Soda from the market. It is considering changing the labeling. http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/bowel_cleansers121608.html. Osmo Prep and Visiciol are not made up of Fleet's Phospho Soda - they have the same active ingredients. As prescription drugs, they received a black box warning.
Jeffrey R. Thompson, M.D.
Dallas, TX