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OsmoPrep Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Fleet Enema, Fleet Enema for Children, OsmoPrep, Visicol

Generic Name: sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (Pronunciation: SOE dee um bye FOS foe nate and SOE dee um FOS fate)

What is sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (OsmoPrep)?

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate is used to treat constipation and to clean the bowel before surgery, x-rays, endoscopy, or other intestinal procedures. Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate enemas are also used for general care after surgery and to help relieve impacted bowels.

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (OsmoPrep)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

rectal bleeding;
no bowel movement after use;
sores or ulcers around your rectum;
seizure (black-out or convulsions);
fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting; or
swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath.

Less serious side effects may include:

bloating, stomach pain;
nausea, vomiting, tightness in your throat;
dizziness; or
headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (OsmoPrep)?

You should not use this medication if you have used it within the past 7 days, or if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of potassium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood).

If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects on your kidneys from taking sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate.

People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.

Before using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, especially heart disease, liver disease, recent stomach surgery, a bowel perforation or obstruction, colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, seizures, if you are older than 56 years, if you are on a low-salt diet, or if you have recently had a heart attack or recovered from drug or alcohol addiction.

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

When using this medication in a child, use only the forms that are specially made for children.

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