ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE- dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR)

Available from:

Walgreen Co

INN (International Name):

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC

Composition:

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC .9 g in 15 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

- for relief of occasional constipation

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE- DIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC SODIUM
PHOSPHATE LIQUID
WALGREEN CO
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE CHERRY
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLESPOON)_
_PURPOSE_
Dibasic sodium phosphate 1.4 g
Saline laxative
Monobasic sodium phosphate 6.2 g
Saline laxative
US E
for relief of occasional constipation
WARNINGS
DOSAGE WARNING
TAKING MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DOSE IN 24 HOUR CAN BE HARMFUL.
DO NOT USE
if you have a previous kidney problem, congestive heart failure,
impaired renal functions, decreased
intervascular volume, dehydration, uncorrected electrolyte
abnormalities
in children under 5 years old
for bowel cleansing
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
kidney disease
heart problems
a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
already used a laxative for more than a week
dehydration
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
on a sodium restricted diet
under a doctor's care for any medical condition
taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications. Take
this product two or more hours
before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs
work.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF YOU
have any rectal bleeding
do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours
have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluid than you are
drinking
have early symptoms of dehydration including
thirstiness
dizziness
urinating less often than normal
vomiting
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a Poison Control
Center immediately 1-800-222-1222.
DIRECTIONS
USE AS A LAXATIVE FOR RELIEF OF OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION
DILUTE DOSE IN THE TABLE BELOW with one glass (8 fl. oz.) of c