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What is sodium phosphate?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Sodium phosphate is a strong laxative used primarily to clear the colon in preparation for a colonoscopy. It can also be used to help clear up constipation.

Sodium phosphate is available as a solution, tablets and a rectal enema. Some names of sodium phosphate that are available include: Fleet Enema, OsmoPrep, Visicol, Disposable Enema, Fleet Phospho Soda, Fleet EZ-Prep and Phosphate Laxative.

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