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Oral Saline Laxative (sodium phosphate,monobasic/sodium phosphate,dibasic)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Laxatives containing magnesium cations or phosphate anions are commonly termed saline laxatives.

USES: This medication may be used to relieve occasional constipation. However, when treating constipation, you should use milder products (such as stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) whenever possible. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other treatment options.

Your doctor may also prescribe this product (usually along with other products) to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (such as colonoscopy, radiography). Use it only as directed by your doctor. 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.

Generic name: sodium phosphate,monobasic/sodium phosphate,dibasic
Pronunciation: (SOE-dee-um FOS-fate MAW-no-BAY-sik/dye-BAY-sik)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Oral Saline Laxative:

  • Constipation

Dosing

Saline laxatives should be administered only at infrequent intervals. Most studies suggest that the minimum effective oral laxative dose of magnesium is 80 mEq. The usual dosages of the various saline laxatives are below; for dosages in children younger than the ages listed, a physician should be consulted.

For precautions that should be considered before administration of saline laxatives in patients susceptible to adverse effects, see Cautions: Saline Laxatives, in the Cathartics and Laxatives General Statement 56:12.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data