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Fleet

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Label updated
2016-01-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, HEPTAHYDRATE · SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC
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Active Ingredient (in each Tablespoon)

Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 7.2 g.................Saline Laxative / Bowel Cleanser

Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 2.7 g......................Saline Laxative / Bowel Cleanser

Uses
  • relief of occasional constipation
  • to help clean out the bowel before medical procedures
Label information

Taking more than the recommended dose in 24 hours can be harmful.

Do not use

  • if you have congestive heart failure
  • if you have serious kidney problemsin children under 5 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you are
  • under a doctor's care for any medical condition
  • on a low salt diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have

  • abdominal (belly) pain, nausea, or vomitting
  • a change in your daily bowel movements that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • already used another laxative daily for constipation for more than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if you
  • have any rectal bleeding
  • do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking this product
  • have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluids than you are drinking. This is called dehydration. Early symptoms of dehydration include - feeling thristy - dizziness - urinating less often than normal - vomiting

These symptoms may be signs of serious problems.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
Laxative Dose and Directions 
Ages (years) Step 1 Step 2 24 Hour Max Dose*
12 years & older Mix 1 tablespoon in a full glass of cold liquid (8 fl oz). Drink Drink at least 1 extra full glass of liquid (8 fl oz). 3 tablespoons
10 to 11 years Mix 1 tablespoon in a full glass of cold liquid (8 fl oz). Drink Drink at least 1 extra full glass of liquid (8 fl oz). 1 tablespoon
5 to 9 years Mix 1/2 tablespoon in a full glass of cold liquid (8 fl oz). Drink Drink at least 1 extra full glass of liquid (8 fl oz). 1/2 tablespoon
Under 5 years Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use

* Take no more than this amount in a 24 hour period.

Use as a laxative for relief of occasional constipation.

  • follow the dose and directions.
  • do not take more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings.
  • drink as much extra liquids as you can to help replace the fluids you are losing during bowel movements.
Other Information
  • 1 tablespoon contains: sodium 1668 mg
  • this product is sugar-free
  • this product usually causes a person to have a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours
  • chill this product in refrigerator to improve the taste. Do not freeze
Inactive Ingredients

glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: 5a68db2c-e87f-4174-9383-815ad094296d · Version 2
NDC: 0132-0539