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Fleets Phospho-Soda

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Fleets Phospho-Soda Definition

An oral hyperosmotic saline laxative containing sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate. Sodium phosphate/sodium biphosphate oral laxative promotes retention of water in the bowel, thereby increasing stool water content and volume, which results in increased gastrointestinal motility and stool transit time and evacuation of colonic contents.

Fleets Phospho-Soda Synonyms

Sodium Phosphate/Sodium Biphosphate Laxative, Fleet Phospho-Soda, Sodium Phosphate/Sodium Biphosphate Oral Laxative

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