Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate + Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate

Adults: Dose for bowel preparation, adults and children 5 years of age and over: the recommended dose of Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate + Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate is 45 ml, repeated 10 to 12 hours later. Clear liquids are an essential part of this regimen. On the day before the procedure, the patient should take only clear liquids for breakfast, lunch and dinner and between doses. No solid food, milk or milk products should be taken that day, and the patient should not drink anything coloured red or purple. The procedure may be done in the early morning, mid-morning or later, so there are two alternative dosage regimens. For an early morning procedure, the first dose is taken at 7 a.m. on the morning before the procedure and the second dose at 7 p.m. on the evening before the procedure. For a mid-morning (or later) procedure, the first dose is taken at 7 p.m. on the evening before the procedure and the second dose at 7 a.m. (or at least 3 hours before leaving for the appointment) on the morning before the procedure. First dose: mix 15 ml (one third of the bottle) of Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate + Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate into a full glass (approximately 250 ml) of clear liquids and drink it. Repeat this two more times within the next 20 minutes. Between doses: between the first and second doses, the patient should drink at least three more glasses (approximately 250 ml each) of clear liquids, or more if desired, to prevent dehydration and to ensure that the bowel remains easily examinable for the procedure. Second dose: mix 15 ml into a full glass of clear liquid and drink it. Repeat this two more times within the next 20 minutes. Please refer to the clear liquids list below. Beverages, water, tea or coffee (no milk or non dairy creamer) and sweeteners are acceptable. Carbonated or non carbonated soft drinks (not coloured red or purple), fruit flavoured cordials (not coloured red or purple) and strained fruit juices without pulp are also acceptable. Do not drink any alcoholic beverage. Dose for occasional constipation: 12 years old, 20 to 45 ml. 10 to 11 years old child, 10 to 20 ml. 5 to 9 years old child, 5 to 10 ml.