Generic Name: SODIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC/DIBASIC SOLUTION - ORAL
Pronounced: (SOE-dee-um FOS-fate MAW-no-BAY-sik/dye-BAY-sik)

Preparation Cleansing Oral Uses

Your doctor may prescribe this product (usually along with other products) to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (such as colonoscopy, radiography). Use it only as directed by your doctor. It may also be used to relieve occasional constipation. However, when treating constipation, you should use milder products (such as stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) whenever possible. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other treatment options.

Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement after 30 minutes to 6 hours.

Do not use this medication in children unless directed by the doctor.

How To Use Preparation Cleansing Oral

Read and follow all directions on the product package. If your doctor has directed you to use this product before surgery or a bowel procedure, he or she should tell you how long before the surgery/procedure you should take this product. Follow your doctor's directions closely. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. To improve the taste, this product may be chilled in the refrigerator before use. Do not freeze.

Mix your dose in at least 4 ounces (120 milliliters) of liquid. If you are using the powdered form, follow the directions on the label for mixing. Drink the mixed solution. Since your bowel movements can be very large/watery, drink plenty of clear liquids so that you do not lose too much body water (become dehydrated). If you are using this product to prepare for surgery/a bowel procedure, drink at least 6 glasses (8 ounces or 240 milliliters each) of clear liquid unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so will help prevent serious side effects (e.g., kidney problems, dehydration). Talk with your doctor about types of liquids you can drink before your procedure.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, procedure, age, and response to treatment. Do not use the higher dose (used for bowel cleansing before a procedure) unless directed by your doctor. Do not use this medication more often than once in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor.

Do not use any other laxative products while using this product unless directed by your doctor. Doing so may increase your risk for severe side effects.

If you are seeing a doctor for any medical problems, are on a salt-restricted diet, or if you are taking any other medications, do not use this medication to treat yourself for constipation without consulting your doctor.

This medication may cause a condition known as laxative dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for more than 7 days. In such cases, ongoing constipation and loss of normal bowel function may occur. For most people with occasional constipation, a bulk-forming laxative (e.g., psyllium) or a stool softener (e.g., docusate) is a better and safer product. To prevent laxative dependence, consult your doctor if you need to use this medication for more than 7 days.

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