Phosphosoda Dosage/Direction for Use

Always use this medicine exactly as the doctor or pharmacist has told. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
Attention: Avoid exceeding the maximum recommended dose for both adults and children.
Drink enough water or clear liquids to prevent complete dehydration or too low volemia (volume of blood circulating in the body).
Clear liquid: means water, clear soup (not thick), fruit juice without pulp, tea or black coffee, clear beverages not containing carbonic gas.
Use as a laxative: It is recommended to use this medicine 30 minutes before lunch or in the evening before bedtime. It is recommended that the patient first drink a glass of liquid before taking Phospho-Soda.
Always dilute the quantity indicated in around 120 mL of cold water.
Adults and children older than 12 years: 4 tea-spoonfuls (20 mL).
Children aged 10 to 11 years: 2 tea-spoonfuls (10 mL).
Children aged 5 to 9 years: 1 tea-spoonfuls (5 mL).
The product should not be given to children 5 years and younger without instruction by doctor.
Taking more than one dose within 24 hours can be harmful: After administration of the solution it is recommended to drink an additional glass of water. In children in particular it is recommended to drink an additional liquid for the purpose of preventing complete dehydration.
If no intestinal transit is seen in the 6 hours following the use of the first or the second dose, discontinue immediately the administration and talk to a doctor.
Dependency and intestinal problems may occur if the patient uses this medicine frequently or on the long term.
Use as bowel cleansing: For use in adults only: Do not use in children under 18 years of age. Do not exceed the quantity prescribed. To prevent vomiting, it is recommended to drink a glass of clear liquid before taking Phospho-Soda.
Elderly patients: the same dose as in adults.
The doses of Phospho-Soda start the day before the hospital appointment. For appointments BEFORE 12 hours, follow the recommendations applied to the MORNING. For appointments fixed AFTER 12 hours, follow the recommendations applied to the afternoon.
MORNING appointments: The day BEFORE the examination: 7h00: As breakfast, drink a glass of clear liquid or water; if possible, it is recommended that the patient drinks several glasses.
1^st dose: Immediately after it, dilute 3 soup-spoonfuls (45 mL) of Phospho-Soda in around 120 mL of cold water, and drink 1 or more large glasses (240 mL) of cold water. Drink all possible additional liquids to make up for the fluid loss occurring during intestinal transit.
13h00: Do not take food at lunch. Instead of food, drink at least 3 glasses (720 mL) of a clear liquid or water; the patient can drink more if he/she wants.
19h00: Do not have dinner. Instead of food, drink 1 glass (240 mL) of a clear liquid or water, the patient can drink more if he/she wants.
2^nd dose: Immediately after it, dilute 3 soup-spoonfuls (45 mL) of Phospho-Soda in around 120 mL of cold water, and drink 1 or more large glasses (240 mL) of cold water. Continue taking all additional possible liquid until midnight. Taking high amounts of clear liquid can cleanse the bowel before procedure.
AFTERNOON appointments: The day BEFORE the examination: 13h00: Lunch: light meal, then do not take more solid food until after the examination.
19h00: Do not have dinner. Instead of food, drink 1 glass of a clear liquid or water; the patient can drink more if he/she wants.
1^st dose: Immediately after it, dilute 3 soup-spoonfuls (45 mL) in around 120 mL of cold water, and drink 1 or more large glasses (240 mL) of cold water. Drink all possible additional liquids to make up for the fluid loss occurring during intestinal transit. At night, drink at least 3 glasses (720 mL) of clear liquid or water in the evening; the patient can drink more if he/she wants.
Day OF the examination: 7h00: As breakfast, drink a glass of clear liquid or water; if possible, it is recommended that the patient drinks several glasses.
2^nd dose: Immediately after it, dilute 3 soup-spoonfuls (45 mL) in around 120 mL of cold water, and drink 1 or more large glasses (240 mL) of cold water. Drink all possible additional liquids to make up for the fluid loss occurring during intestinal transit.
Taking high amounts of clear liquid can cleanse the bowel before the procedure. Continue taking all additional possible liquids until 8:00.
This medicine acts usually about half an hour to 6 hours following bowel administration.
The doctor will decide the time during which the patient will have to use Phospho-Soda.
If the patient forgets to take Phospho-Soda: If the patient must use Phospho-Soda as preparation for a bowel examination, tell the doctor so that new measures can be taken for the examination.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If the patient stops taking Phospho-Soda: If the patient has any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.