Oral fleet® phospho®-soda laxative-induced hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemic tetany in an adult.

This study was undertaken to report an adverse outcome of the routine use of Fleet^® Phospho^®-Soda for bowel cleansing and to review the available literature.Report of a case and review of the literature is presented.Administration of Fleet^® Phospho^®Soda for bowel preparation in an adult resulted in hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemic tetany. Review of the literature shows this to be the first such report. Further evaluation suggests a role for partial bowel obstruction and renal failure in this complication.Although Fleet^® Phospho^®-Soda solution continues to be a safe bowel preparation, caution should be used in adults with bowel obstruction and renal failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]