Osmoprep

Sodium Phosphates Tablets

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Rarely, severe kidney problems have happened in people taking drugs with sodium phosphate by mouth before a bowel exam. Sometimes, this has been long-lasting and some people have needed long-term dialysis. Most of the time, these kidney problems happened within a few days. Sometimes, kidney problems happened several months after taking this drug. Kidney problems can happen in anyone taking this drug but the chance of kidney problems is higher in older people or people with low blood volume, slow movement through the bowels, bowel block, colitis, or kidney disease. If you have questions, talk with your doctor. The chance of kidney problems may be higher if you are taking any drugs that can affect kidney function. There are many drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Follow how to take this drug as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids before, during, and after using this drug unless you are told to drink less liquid by your doctor. Do not take with any other products that have sodium phosphate in them. This includes some enemas.

It is used to clean out the GI (gastrointestinal) tract.

If you have an allergy to sodium phosphates or any other part of this drug. If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you have heart failure (weak heart). If you have ever had kidney problems. If you are using another drug that has the same drug in it. If you have any of these health problems: Bowel block, hole in the bowel, or other bowel problems; electrolyte (like sodium, potassium, phosphate) problems; fluid loss (dehydrated); or had stomach or bowel surgery. If you have taken this drug within the past 7 days. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-free diet, talk with your doctor. Some of these products have sodium. Do not use other laxatives or stool softeners unless told to do so by the doctor. Talk with your doctor about drinking lots of fluids and other ways to prevent fluid loss. If you have a lot of fluid loss, you may have more side effects from this drug. Tell your doctor if you have too much sweat, fluid loss, throwing up, diarrhea, not hungry, or more thirst. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. If you are 65 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this drug while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of fluid and electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad dizziness or passing out, fast heartbeat, more thirst, seizures, feeling very tired or weak, not hungry, unable to pass urine or change in the amount of urine produced, dry mouth, dry eyes, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Chest pain or pressure. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Very bad belly cramping or bloating. Very bad belly pain. Very bad headache. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Bleeding from rectum or rectal pain.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Belly pain. Upset stomach or throwing up. Bloating. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this drug as your doctor has told you. Follow all instructions you have been given closely. This includes when to take this drug, foods and drinks to avoid before the exam, and when to stop eating and drinking before the exam. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions. Drink clear liquids before, during, and after taking this drug. Do not drink any liquids that are purple or red. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids before, during, and after using this drug unless you are told to drink less liquid by your doctor. Do not eat solid food or drink milk while taking this drug. Do not take other drugs by mouth within 1 hour before or 1 hour after you start taking each dose of this drug.

If you are using this drug before an exam, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.

Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. This drug comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this drug is refilled. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.