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Monobasic Sodium Phosphate + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate

Enema & bowel cleansing solution Prescription

Indications

Constipation

Monobasic Sodium Phosphate + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate is used to relieve occasional constipation. It's also used when the bowel needs to be cleaned out, for example before and after lower bowel surgery, and around delivery and in the post-partum period. Doctors use it before proctoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy too, and before radiological examinations of the lower bowel.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Monobasic Sodium Phosphate + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate works as a saline laxative when given by the rectal route. The fluid collects in the lower bowel and stretches it, and this promotes peristalsis and bowel movement in the rectum, sigmoid and descending colon. Together these effects lead to rapid evacuation.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

There is no relevant data to judge whether Monobasic Sodium Phosphate + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate could cause fetal malformation or other toxic effects on the baby during pregnancy. So it should only be used at the time of delivery or after delivery (postpartum), and only as directed by a physician. Sodium phosphate may pass into breast milk, so after receiving this medicine, a mother is advised to express her breast milk and discard it for at least 24 hours.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Adults, elderly people and children over 12 years old take 133 ml (118 ml delivered dose), not more than once daily or as directed by a physician. Children aged 5 years to less than 12 years take 66 ml (59 ml delivered dose) once daily or as directed by a physician. Children aged 2 years to less than 5 years also take 66 ml (59 ml delivered dose) once daily or as directed by a physician. Additional liquids by mouth are recommended. Patients should be encouraged to drink large amounts of clear liquids to prevent dehydration.