Clinical reference
Laxative, enema/oral · Osmotic laxative · Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Surgery
Sodium phosphate laxative products are hyperosmotic agents used as enemas or oral preparations for relief of constipation and bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Enemas (OTC) typically contain 7 g dibasic sodium phosphate and 19 g monobasic sodium phosphate per 118 mL (pediatric size 66 mL; adult size 133 mL) and 7 g dibasic plus 19 g monobasic sodium p…