Comments on: C.B. Fleet Recalls Its Over-the-Counter Phospho-soda Products

By: Ken Schemmel

Ken Schemmel — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:12:56 +0000

CVS still has it under their own brand!

By: Donna P

Donna P — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:40:03 +0000

I had my fist colonoscopy in May 2008, This year for my physical, when the nurse phoned with blood results I was told my creatnine level was high and need to schedule an appointment with the Advanced renal care center. I am only 53, I cannot believe this could be happening. The only reason I used the Fleets is because the Dr. performing the colonoscopy told me to get that for ‘prep’. Now I’m thinking he told me everything looked good-come back in ten years! NOT LIKELY!

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:32:56 +0000

I have contacted Fleet medical affairs and found out that Fleet Phospho-soda is not available by prescription right now. It is not on the market and CB Fleet does not know "if or when the product will be made available in the future at this time." I suggest you discuss a different laxative with your doctor. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives that don't contain sodium are now available both by prescription and over-the-counter. They work in a similar way to the saline laxatives by drawing water into the bowel. More information about a PEG-based laxative Talk over this possible solution to your problems with your doctor.

By: Matt Bolton

Matt Bolton — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:56:14 +0000

I am a stage 4 colon cancer patient. I had to have 14 inches of my colon removed. Due to the redirection of my remaining colon, I have major bathroom issues. Phospho-soda used once a week was the only way for me to exist. My physicians and I tried every softener, diet, fiber, laxative, etc. and only this allows me to pass waste. What am I to do now? I have been miserable since this product was pulled. I know some people have had serious issues, but I need this very badly. Please bring this back with a black box, by prescription, in some form – and quickly!

By: nancy

nancy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:00:23 +0000

For Julie and Billie…Julie for how ever good you think the FPS is, believe me it is not worth the loss of kidney function. Do you have any idea what happens to your body and what you go through if your kidneys fail? Your life is changed instantly from this stuff if it gives you kidney failure. Read about kidney failure and dialysis and all the other diseases you can get when your kidneys don’t work right anymore. FPS has even caused death. Please don’t use this stuff. Billie I wish you the best of luck, I would bet anything you have damage from using FPS. Google kidney failure and FPS. you need to read this stuff, very important, you will see why.

By: Billie Williams

Billie Williams — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:31:22 +0000

I have had many colonoscopies in the past 10yrs and always used this as a prep per my gastroenterologist. I did not have a good PCP til a year ago and he did a 24hr urine. Elevated protein and urine creatinine. Had another in this month and proteins and urine creatinine very high. He sent me back to Nephrologist today and I have Kidney biopsy on Monday. I hope and pray it is not bad as I have dealt with swollen extremities for 6yrs. I had no idea it had been recalled. If my daughter hadn’t told me I wouldn’t have known now. Wish I’d know earlier today.

By: Julie Teuber

Julie Teuber — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:26:44 +0000

I have used Fleet in the small bottle you swallow two small bottles to prep for Colonoscopy. Though I hated the taste atleast it was in a small amount.

I had to two recently after several years because I was having problems. The first time I used fleet again. Worked both times like a charm and took less time to how should I put this “work it out”.

The final time I looked everywhere for it and could not find it and was finally told they recalled it. I was prescribed one of those big plastic containers you drink like 10 to 12 glasses of and that made my stomach feel sick. It was terrible.
It did not work as fast.

I have had my surgery and have two wait two months to complete the whole process and have part B. Until then there is a bend in the low road so to speak and I need laxatives to help. And normal suppositories and pills do not work to adequately clear everything. I would take the Liquid fleet in a heartbeat. Just to be normal or as close to it until the process gets done. I am only talking about once or twice. Since I now know you can get it prescribed for your doc and I go see mine next week for a post surgery check…I will ask for it.
Who knew clean pipes that work would mean so much.
Do whatever you can do Fleet to fix it and bring it back. There isn’t anything like it over the counter. And we won’t talk enema’s. That does not work for a bend in the road.

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:05:03 +0000

Fleet Phospho-soda will still be available by prescription from your doctor.

However, I am more concerned that you have two symptoms of colorectal cancer: unexplained weight loss and a change in bowel habits with serious constipation.

When you see your doctor ask to have these symptoms evaluated with a colonoscopy. They may well be perfectly benign, but any symptom of colorectal cancer at any age needs to be followed up by a doctor, preferably by a gastroenterologist.

By: Tracey Weathers

Tracey Weathers — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:16:09 +0000

I have used this product at least five times in the past year because of constant constipation. I have unexplained weight loss and have been unable to make a bowel movement without the use of laxative since. I saw this alert and am now freaking out. I will be following up with my doctor immediately on tomorrow.

By: john harbaugh

john harbaugh — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:04:15 +0000

I have been using Fleets phospho sodium for 32 years at my Dr.’s instruction … with a dosage of 4 teaspoons full/day for phosphorus. I have had regular checks for kidney and other blood work … with no kidney or other issues that I know of. What I have experienced since it has not been available is a serious withdraw … including very high blood pressure and digestive issues.