Monobasic Sodium Phosphate
Osmotic laxative drugs are used to wash-out the intestine before some medical procedures are undertaken.
Their action is based on the fact they are poorly or not absorbed at all (Nice 2000). By that way it is forced a great amount of water to be taken out from the bowel originating a profuse diarrhea.
Take this into account in order to avoid dehydration on the mother who is already loosing about 1 liter of water by producing milk every day.
Alternatives
We do not have alternatives for Monobasic Sodium Phosphate since it is relatively safe.
Very Low Risk
Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
Low Risk
Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.
High Risk
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.
Very High Risk
Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.
Writings
- νάτριο όξινο φωσφορικό (Greek)
- Ортофосфат Натрия Однозамещенный (Cyrillic)
- Phosphate monosodique (French)
- NaH2PO4,xH2O (Molecular formula)
- Sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate (Chemical name)
- A06AD17 (ATC Code/s)
- A06AG01 (ATC Code/s)
Drug trade names
References
- Ehrenpreis ED. Increased serum phosphate levels and calcium fluxes are seen in smaller individuals after a single dose of sodium phosphate colon cleansing solution: a pharmacokinetic analysis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2009Abstract
- Salix. Sodium phosphate mono & dibasic (Visicol). Drug Summary. 2009 Full text (in our servers)
- Mahadevan U, Kane S. American gastroenterological association institute technical review on the use of gastrointestinal medications in pregnancy. Gastroenterology. 2006Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
- Nice FJ, Snyder JL, Kotansky BC. Breastfeeding and over-the-counter medications. J Hum Lact. 2000Abstract
- Allen JC, Keller RP, Archer P, Neville MC. Studies in human lactation: milk composition and daily secretion rates of macronutrients in the first year of lactation. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991Abstract