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Visicol - Sodium Phosphate Monobasic/dibasic - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to use this medication correctly and follow all instructions carefully.
Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed usually beginning the evening before your colonoscopy.
Take each of the doses of this medicine with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water; or take as directed by your doctor.
Do not eat for at least 12 hours prior to taking this medication.
Drink only clear liquids.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Do not take any other laxatives, phosphate-containing products, or use enemas while taking this medication.
Doing so may increase your risk for serious side effects.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include.

This combination form of sodium phosphate is used to clean out the bowels/intestines (colon) before a medical exam (colonoscopy).
When taken as directed before the colonoscopy, the doctor can perform the exam (see the colon) more effectively.

Store at room temperature between 56 and 86 degrees F (13 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Diarrhea is an expected effect of this medication.
However, nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain/bloating, dizziness, or headache may also occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.