Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you or your child should continue to use it.
Tell your doctor if you or your child had already used a laxative for more than 1 week.
Call your doctor right away if you or your child has rectal bleeding, no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use, or has symptoms of dehydration (eg, confusion, decreased urination, feeling thirsty, vomiting). These maybe symptoms of a serious condition.
Do not use this medicine if you or your child is using another product containing sodium phosphate.
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2023
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