Phosphosoda Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
In each frequency group, the side effects are classified by decreasing severity order as follows: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100, <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1000, <1/100); rare (≥1/10000, <1000); very rare (< 1/10000); not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Very rare: hypotension.
Immune system disorders: Very rare: hypersensitivity.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Uncommon: water deficit; Very rare: electrolyte balance disorders, mainly excess of phosphate and sodium and deficit of calcium and potassium in blood. These disorders can cause muscle cramps and acid intoxification.
Nervous system disorders: Very common: dizziness; Common: headache; Very rare: itching, fainting.
Cardiac disorders: Uncommon: acceleration of pulse and transient hypotension can occur; Very rare: heart rhythm disorders, caused by electrolyte balance changes. This disorder is mild.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Very common: nausea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhoea; Common: vomiting. The combination of a fasting state and a laxative effect can cause nausea. To prevent these symptoms, it is recommended to drink all clear liquid possible; Uncommon: the doctor can see small aphthae during the bowel examination. These disorders are not clinically significant and are self-limited.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Very rare: allergic skin rash.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Very rare: muscle cramps.
Renal and urinary disorders: Very rare: kidney failure, kidney stones and chronic kidney problems; Rare: formation of lime precipitates.
General disorders and administration site conditions: Very common: tremor, body weakness; Common: chest pain.
If the patient gets any side effects, talk to the doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed.