Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate: Brands, Price & Uses in Bangladesh

Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate is an osmotic (saline) laxative combination indicated for:

• Established/approved use: Relief of occasional constipation (short-term use, oral solution).
• Established/approved use: Cleansing of the bowel as preparation for colonoscopy or other bowel examinations/procedures, usually as part of a bowel-preparation regimen that includes adequate oral fluid intake (oral solution, taken in divided doses as directed by a physician).
• Established/approved use: Rectal enema formulations of Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate are indicated for the relief of occasional constipation.

Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate is not intended for chronic or repeated use and should be used strictly according to the dose and frequency on the product label or as directed by a physician.

Adult Dosage

Do not exceed the labeled dose or frequency of Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate. Repeated or excessive dosing has been associated with serious, sometimes fatal, electrolyte disturbances and kidney injury (see Precautions and Warnings).

Pediatric Dosage

Use in children should only be under direct medical supervision; oral bowel-preparation dosing (if used) should follow weight-based, physician-directed protocols. Rectal enema use should generally be avoided in young children per labeled age restrictions (see Use in Special Populations).

Renal Impairment

Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate should generally be avoided in patients with significant renal impairment; if any use is considered in mild renal impairment, it should only be under close physician supervision with monitoring (see Contraindications).

Common, generally mild side effects of Diabasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate include:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Abdominal bloating, cramping, or discomfort
• Anal/rectal irritation (with enema use)

Serious but less common effects: significant electrolyte disturbances (hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia) and dehydration; rarely, acute phosphate nephropathy (a form of acute kidney injury) has been reported, particularly with excessive dosing or in at-risk patients (see Precautions and Warnings and Contraindications). Seek prompt medical attention for severe abdominal pain, reduced urination, unusual weakness, or signs of dehydration.