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Sodium Biphosphate / Sodium Phosphate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 23, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 48%-18%; 19 g-7 g/197 mL; 19 g-7 g/118 mL; 9.5 g-3.5 g/66 mL; 1.5 g

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation

Oral tablets:
Evening before colonoscopy: 4 tablets (3 grams) with 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes for a total of 20 tablets
Next morning (starting 3 to 5 hours before procedure): 4 tablets with 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes for a total of 12 tablets

Enema: 1 bottle, rectally

Comments:


Use(s): Cleansing of the colon as preparation for colonoscopy

Usual Adult Dose for Constipation

Enema: 1 bottle, rectally, once daily

Oral liquid: 1 tablespoon orally, diluted in 8 ounces of cool water, followed by at least one additional 8 ounce glass of water
Maximum dose: 2 or 3 tablespoons per 24 hours

Comments:


Use(s): Relief of occasional constipation

Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation

Adult Enema:
12 years and older: 1 bottle, rectally, once daily


Children's Enema:
5 to 11 years: 1 bottle, rectally, once daily
2 to 5 years: One half of a bottle, rectally, once daily

Oral liquid:
12 years and older: 1 tablespoon orally, diluted in 8 ounces of cool water; maximum of 2 or 3 tablespoons per 24 hours
10 to 11 years: 1 tablespoon orally, diluted in 8 ounces of cool water; maximum of 1 tablespoon per 24 hours
5 to 9 years: One and a half TEASPOONs orally, diluted in 8 ounces of cool water; maximum of one and a half teaspoons per 24 hours

Comments:

Use(s): Relief of occasional constipation

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING(S):

Recommendation:

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.


Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:

Further information

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