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Phospho-Soda TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: monobasic sodium phosphate + dibasic sodium phosphate

Pack: Phospho-Soda oral liquid, 45 mL bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHOSPHO-SODA oral solution bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For use as part of a bowel cleansing regimen in preparing adult patients for colon surgery or for preparing the colon for x-ray or endoscopic examination.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid
  • Oral
  • PHOSPHO-SODA is a clear colourless solution with ginger lemon odour.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 45 mL pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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