Phospho Soda Recall
Bowel Prep Products and Relationship to Kidney Damage
An over-the-counter bowel cleanser that is used to prep for colonoscopies or other surgeries that is promoted by the makers as a laxative has been recalled. C.B. Fleet's Phospho Soda is an oral sodium phosphate (OSP) that works by draining the liquid of the body. Despite the promotion of the product as a laxative or its particular use in preparation for surgery, high doses of the phospho soda may result in kidney damage.
Phospho soda and other OSPs may result in the collection of calcium-phosphate crystals in the kidneys that lead to health problem.
Patients at Risk
Elderly, young children and people with kidney failure are particularly at risk.
Other symptoms that may occur include dehydration, vomiting, dizziness, nausea and abdominal pain.
Action
In December 2008, the F.D.A. issued a safety warning for the risks of developing acute phosphate nephropathy (renal damage) from the high dose use of these products.
Your options
If you or a family or friend has taken these products and been diagnosed with kidney disease or kidney damage, you may have a claim for damages. Michael Sudekum is an experienced dangerous drug attorney who can help you. Please contact us at the toll free number above or by our contact us now page located on this website.
An over-the-counter bowel cleanser that is used to prep for colonoscopies or other surgeries that is promoted by the makers as a laxative has been recalled. C.B. Fleet's Phospho Soda is an oral sodium phosphate (OSP) that works by draining the liquid of the body. Despite the promotion of the product as a laxative or its particular use in preparation for surgery, high doses of the phospho soda may result in kidney damage.
Phospho soda and other OSPs may result in the collection of calcium-phosphate crystals in the kidneys that lead to health problem.
Patients at Risk
Elderly, young children and people with kidney failure are particularly at risk.
Other symptoms that may occur include dehydration, vomiting, dizziness, nausea and abdominal pain.
Action
In December 2008, the F.D.A. issued a safety warning for the risks of developing acute phosphate nephropathy (renal damage) from the high dose use of these products.
Your options
If you or a family or friend has taken these products and been diagnosed with kidney disease or kidney damage, you may have a claim for damages. Michael Sudekum is an experienced dangerous drug attorney who can help you. Please contact us at the toll free number above or by our contact us now page located on this website.