Can I buy Fleet Phospho-soda over the counter?

Can I buy Fleet Phospho-soda over the counter?

These products include the prescription products, Visicol and OsmoPrep, and OSPs available over-the-counter without a prescription as laxatives (e.g., Fleet Phospho-soda).

How long does it take for Fleet Phospho-Soda to work?

After taking Phospho-soda you should expect to produce frequent, liquid stools. You should drink as much clear liquid (see Section 3) as possible so that you do not become dehydrated. This product usually works within 30 minutes to 6 hours.

What is Fleet Phospho-soda used for?

What Fleet Phospho-soda is used for. This medicine is used as part of a bowel cleansing procedure before x-ray of the bowel, colonoscopy (looking into the bowel with an instrument) or before a bowel operation. It works by producing bowel motions which cleanse the bowel.

Is Phospho-soda Safe?

There have been fatal cases of hyperphosphataemia with concomitant hypocalcaemia, hypernatraemia and acidosis when Phospho-soda has been used in excessive doses, given to children or to obstructed patients.

How long does it take Fleet to work?

Fleet Enema should cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 to 5 minutes. Do not use more than 1 enema in any 24-hour period. If you do not get any results within 30 minutes after using this medicine, call your doctor before using another dose.

Do you poop during colonoscopy?

After your procedure, you may still pass some liquids from your colon. This could be some left over fluids from water we use to rinse out areas of the colon or it could be loose stool. Your bowel movements should return to whatever is normal for you in the following one to five days.

What does fleet do to your body?

Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement after 30 minutes to 6 hours.Do not use this medication in children younger than 5 years of age unless directed by the doctor.

What is oral fleet?

Fleet® Oral is bowel cleanser that acts by increasing the water content of your stools. It is a solution which you take by mouth. Each bottle contains one dose which must be diluted with water before use.

Can I wear my bra during colonoscopy?

Please wear loose comfortable clothing. You may keep most clothing on for upper endoscopy as well as comfortable shirt and socks for colonoscopy. Women may keep their bra on for the procedure. Please do not wear lotions, oils or perfumes/cologne to the center due to the monitoring devices.