Fleet Phospho Soda® Lawsuits
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Fleet Phospho Soda® lawsuits are defective drug cases that seek settlements for patients who are severely injured after taking the bowel cleanser known as Fleet Phospho Soda®.
Also marketed under the brand names Viscol and OsmoPrep, Fleet Phospho Soda® is an oral laxative given to patients before they undergo certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy or surgery. Fleet Phospho Soda® is generically known as sodium phosphate and is produced by C.B. Fleet.
Tragically, Fleet Phospho Soda® has been reported to cause a range of serious side effects. Patients injured after taking this bowel cleansing medication will likely have a legal claim against C.B. Fleet and will be entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Prospective plaintiffs can learn more about their legal rights and find out whether they have a viable case by meeting with an experienced defective drug attorney. For a free assessment of your case, contact us today.
When To Pursue a Fleet Phospho Soda® Lawsuit
While Fleet Phospho Soda® typically causes mild (if any) side effects, on rare occasions, this laxative can cause the following serious injuries:
- acute phosphate nephropathy (a form of severe kidney damage that significantly limits kidney function)
- arrhythmia
- rectal bleeding
- renal (kidney) failure
- seizures
- severe allergic reaction
Patients who develop any of these Fleet Phospho Soda® side effects should:
- Seek emergency medical treatment to prevent further complications, including death
- Once their health is stable, meet with a Fleet Phospho Soda® lawyer for a thorough evaluation of their case
FDA Warnings and the Fleet Phospho Soda® Recall
Following mounting reports of severe Fleet Phospho Soda® side effects, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning regarding this bowel cleanser in December 2008. The FDA's nationwide alert:
- mandated that C.B. Fleet include “black box” warnings on all Fleet Phospho Soda® products
- required this pharmaceutical company to conduct more extensive clinical trials to more fully assess the dangers associated with Fleet Phospho Soda® medication
On the heels of this FDA warning, C.B. Fleet voluntarily pulled all over-the-counter Fleet Phospho Soda® products off the market. As a result, this laxative is now only available via prescription.
Individual Lawsuits versus Fleet Phospho Soda® Class Action Claims
Whether an individual lawsuit or a class action case is more appropriate for an injured Fleet Phospho Soda® patient will depend on:
- the nature and severity of the injury
- the degree to which the injured party wants to be involved in the case
- the degree to which the injured party is willing to risk the amount of his settlement
In general, class action Fleet Phospho Soda® lawsuits are best suited for plaintiffs who:
- have less serious injuries
- prefer to be distanced from the day-to-day legal proceedings
- want to ensure that they are awarded the same compensation as others who have endured similar Fleet Phospho Soda® injuries
Those who have sustained more serious Fleet Phospho Soda® side effects – as well as families of deceased Fleet Phospho Soda® users – are typically better suited to individual Fleet Phospho Soda® lawsuits.
Regardless of the type of defective drug claim an injured party pursues, however, plaintiffs who decide to follow through with a Fleet Phospho Soda® lawsuit can seek compensation for their physical, emotional and financial losses.
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.
