For years, oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products have been used as a bowel cleanser during the preparation process for a colonoscopy. Recently, there have been several reports linking OSPs to the development of a number of kidney disorders. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required OSP manufacturers to add a Boxed Warning to the labels of these products.
Both prescription and over-the-counter OSPs have been linked to the development of acute kidney conditions. Some of the most commonly used OSPs required to add this Boxed Warning are Visicol, OsmoPrep, and Fleet Phospho-soda.
While OSP users have developed a number of kidney problems, the most common has been acute phosphate nephropathy. This is a condition caused by the formation of calcium phosphate crystals in the renal tubules. People suffering from acute phosphate nephropathy may experience chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and in serious cases, death.
If you have developed a serious kidney disorder from using OSPs, you have rights. The defective drug lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law can help you receive compensation for your injuries. Our law firm has been standing up for the rights of injured individuals for over 35 years, and we always strive to place the needs of our clients first.
Please contact our defective drug lawyers today to schedule a consultation. We service clients in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Northwest Arkansas and Ft. Smith, Arkansas area.
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