Defective Health Products: Fleet Phospho-soda

Fleet Phospho-soda linked to kidney damage.

What is Fleet Phospho-soda?

Fleet Phospho-soda is an over-the-counter laxative used to cleanse the bowels before a colonoscopy. Multiple people have filed lawsuits against Fleet's manufacturer, C.B. Fleet Co., claiming that the company improperly promoted the use of double doses of Fleet, despite knowing that it could cause a form of kidney failure known as acute phosphate nephropathy. One plaintiff required dialysis and another will likely require a transplant. Many times, the kidney damage is permanent.

Fleet Phospho-soda was recalled in December 2008. The Food and Drug Administration never approved the product for use in bowel prep before a colonoscopy. All codes of the following were included in the recall:

Fleet Phospho Soda Oral Saline Laxative, Unflavored, 1.5oz
Fleet Phospho Soda Oral Saline Laxative, Ginger-Lemon, 1.5oz
Fleet Phospho Soda EZ-Prep Bowel Cleansing System

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Lawsuits Claim Fleet Phospho-soda Caused Kidney Damage

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