Tag: Sodium phosphate

Approximately 150 million colonoscopies are performed worldwide each year, and many of these procedures rely on sodium phosphate for effective bowel preparation. Patients might also need sodium phosphate to treat a critical electrolyte imbalance called hypophosphatemia.

Up to 5% of hospitalized patients may have low serum phosphate levels, a condition known as hypophosphatemia [1.7.1, 1.7.3]. This highlights one key answer to 'What is phosphate solution used for?': correcting this common electrolyte imbalance.

While pharmaceutical sodium phosphate is a laxative specifically used to treat constipation, the homeopathic remedy Natrum Phosphoricum is generally not known to cause constipation and is often used to address symptoms of acidity and indigestion. The term 'Nat phos' can refer to either substance, creating confusion about its true effects on bowel movements.