OsmoPrep

OsmoPrep

Generic Name: sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate ( SOE dee um bye FOS foe nate and SOE dee um FOS fate)

Brand Names: Fleet Enema, Fleet Enema for Children, OsmoPrep tablets, Visicol

What is OsmoPrep?

OsmoPrep tablets contain a comination of sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate, both are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

OsmoPrep tablets are used for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults 18 years of age or older.The tablets are taken with any clear liquid, that draws water into the colon and flushes out waste matter.

OsmoPrep may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about OsmoPrep

You should not use OsmoPrep if you have used it within the past 7 days, or if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of pota*sium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood).

If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects on your kidneys from taking OsmoPrep.

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Before using OsmoPrep, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, especially heart disease, liver disease, recent stomach surgery, a bowel perforation or obstruction, colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, seizures, if you are older than 56 years, if you are on a low-salt diet, or if you have recently had a heart attack or recovered from drug or alcohol addiction.

Use OsmoPrep exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor.Never use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

Before using OsmoPrep

You should not use OsmoPrep if you have used it within the past 7 days, or if you have:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

dehydration; or

an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of pota*sium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood).

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congestive heart failure;

liver problems such as cirrhosis, or ascites (fluid around your liver);

unstable angina (chest pain);

a heart rhythm disorder (such as «Long-QT syndrome»);

a history of recent heart attack, heart surgery, or bypa*s surgery;

a history of gastric bypa*s surgery or stomach stapling;

a bowel obstruction or severe constipation;

trouble swallowing;

a perforated bowel;

inflammatory bowel disease, colitis or toxic megacolon;

epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

a recent history of drug or alcohol addiction withdrawal.

if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual;

if you are older than 56 years; or

if you are on a low-salt diet.

FDA pregnancy category C.It is not known whether OsmoPrep will harm an unborn baby.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.It is not known whether sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate pa*ses into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.Do not use OsmoPrep without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

See also: OsmoPrep pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)

How should I use OsmoPrep?

Use OsmoPrep exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.Never use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

To keep from getting dehydrated, drink a full gla*s (8 ounces) of water or other clear liquid each time you use OsmoPrep.You may be instructed not to drink or eat anything before your medical test.Follow your doctorв