Stronger warnings about kidney problems are leading to a recall of Fleet Phospho-soda and some other oral sodium phosphate solutions
January 2009
Stronger warnings about kidney problems are leading to a recall of Fleet Phospho-soda and some other oral sodium phosphate solutions.
These are used for bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy, etc. OTC forms are sometimes used as a laxative for constipation relief.
They can cause kidney injury due to the formation of calcium-phosphate crystals in the kidneys.
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