Phosphate Laxative Side Effects

Generic name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 16, 2024.

Note: This document contains side effect information about sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Phosphate Laxative.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate: oral solution, oral tablet, rectal enema.

General

The most common adverse events were abdominal bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Bloating (39%), nausea (37%), abdominal pain (24%), vomiting (10%)^[Ref]

Renal

Postmarketing reports: Renal impairment, increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN), increased creatinine, acute renal failure, acute phosphate nephropathy, nephrocalcinosis, renal tubular necrosis^[Ref]

Nervous system

Postmarketing reports: Seizures^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Postmarketing reports: Arrhythmias^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, rash, pruritus, urticaria, throat tightness, bronchospasm, dyspnea, pharyngeal edema, dysphagia, paresthesia, swelling of the lips and tongue, and facial swelling)^[Ref]

Further information

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