Acute Phosphate Nephropathy associated with Oral Sodium Phosphate products

Fleet Phospho-Soda, Visicol and OsmoPrep linked to acute kidney injury

On December 11, 2008, the FDA warned consumers about the link between oral sodium phosphate products (OSPs) and acute phosphate nephropathy.  OSPs come in prescription and over-the-counter forms.  Prescription OSPs are sold under the brand names Visicol and OsmoPrep and are used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or other procedures.  Over-the-counter OSPs are often sold under the name Fleet Phospho Soda.  Fleet Phospho Soda is to be used as a laxative.

As a result of new safety information, the FDA is requiring the manufacturer of the two prescricption OSPs to add a black box warning for the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy, a type of acute kidney injury associated with deposits of calcium-phosphate crystals in the renal tubules that may result in permanent renal function impairment.  The FDA is also amending the labels for over-the-counter OSPs, such as Fleet Phospho-soda, to warn that Fleet should not be used as a bowel cleanser. 

Nationwide OSP Lawsuits

If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or a loved one died after taking an Oral Sodium Phosphate products such as Fleet Phospho-soda, Visicol or OsmoPrep, you may be entitled to financial compensation.  Fill out the form on the right-hand side of this page and an attorney will contact you to discuss your claim.  Or you can call the Allen Law Firm today for a free case evaluation at 1-888-345-LAW1.

The attorneys at the Allen Law Firm are evaluating claims on behalf of individuals throughout the United States who have taken Oral Sodium Phosphate products such as Fleet Phospho-soda, Visicol or OsmoPrep and suffered serious side effects including acute phosphate nephropathy, acute kidney injury and/or acute renal failure.   

The initial consultation is free of charge.  In personal injury cases where individuals have been injured by potentially defective products like Oral Sodium Phosphate product such as Fleet Phospho-soda, Visicol or OsmoPrep, it is important to act quickly to preserve evidence and investigate the the injury.  Further, you must file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.  If you delay filing your claim, and the statute of limitations expires, you may lose your rights to compensation.