Fleet Phospho Soda® Injuries
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Also referred to as an oral sodium phosphate (OSP), Fleet Phospho Soda® is a bowel cleansing medication prescribed to patients before they undergo a colonoscopy, surgery or x-rays. Fleet Phospho Soda® is produced by C.B. Fleet and, up until December 2008, was available over-the-counter and by prescription.
However, within recent years, Fleet Phospho Soda® has been found to cause some rare but serious injuries, including kidney damage.
Anyone injured after taking Fleet Phospho Soda® will likely have a legal claim against C.B. Fleet and will be entitled to a settlement for their injuries and losses. Injured parties can learn more about their legal rights by meeting with an experienced defective drug attorney for a free initial consultation.
FDA Warnings Regarding Fleet Phospho Soda® Injuries
On December 12, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national warning regarding the serious dangers associated with using Fleet Phospho Soda®. The FDA's alert warned the public that Fleet Phospho Soda® had been reported to cause:
- acute phosphate nephropathy (a serious kidney impairment that can lead to kidney failure without immediate treatment)
- arrhythmia
- rectal bleeding
- renal (kidney) failure
- seizures
- severe allergic reaction
In addition to highlighting these severe side effects of Fleet Phospho Soda®, the FDA also required that C.B. Fleet:
- include “black box” warnings on all Fleet Phospho Soda® packaging
- develop and maintain a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS)
- provide Fleet Phospho Soda® patients with literature regarding the side effects of this laxative
- conduct further clinical trials to more fully evaluate the injuries associated with Fleet Phospho Soda®
Following this FDA alert, C.B. Fleet voluntarily recalled all over-the-counter Fleet Phospho Soda® products. Consequently, this bowel cleanser is currently only available via a prescription.
Risk Factors For Fleet Phospho Soda® Injuries
Patients who are most likely to develop severe injuries after taking Fleet Phospho Soda® include those who are over 55 years old and/or who have a history of:
- dialysis
- electrolyte imbalance
- kidney disease
Similarly, being dehydrated or overdosing on Fleet Phospho Soda® also increases the chances of developing serious side effects.
To Minimize the Risks, It's Essential that Patients:
- Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before taking Fleet Phospho Soda®
- Do NOT take Fleet Phospho Soda® if they have already done so within the past 7 days
Legal Help Following Fleet Phospho Soda® Injuries
Patients who sustain severe Fleet Phospho Soda® injuries should consult a defective drug lawyer who has a clear understanding of Fleet Phospho Soda® injury lawsuits. There is compensation available for the injured, and in most cases will be enough to pay for:
- Hospital/ medical expenses
- ongoing treatment costs
- permanent disabilities
- physical and emotional pain and suffering
If You Have Been Injured by Fleet Phospho Soda®
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Fleet Phospho Soda®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Fleet Phospho Soda® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.
