Fleet Phospho Soda Side Effects

Generic name: sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 26, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Fleet Phospho Soda Side Effects associated with sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Fleet Phospho Soda.

Applies to sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate: intravenous solution.

Other dosage forms:

• oral solution, oral tablet
• rectal enema

Precautions

Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

This medicine contains aluminum which can cause harm especially to premature babies. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Serious side effects of Fleet Phospho Soda

Along with its needed effects, sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate:

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For healthcare professionals

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

General adverse events

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

Fleet Phospho Soda side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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