Sodium phosphate is used to completely empty the colon (large intestine, bowel) before a colonoscopy (examination of the inside of the colon to check for colon cancer and other abnormalities) so that the doctor will have a clear view of the walls of the colon. Sodium phosphate is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing diarrhea so that all the stool can be emptied from the colon.
Processed foods that generally have sodium phosphate as an ingredient:
- Processed cheeses
- processed meats
- ready-made meals
- tinned (canned) soups
- Sodium phosphates are also commonly added to:
- powdered soups
- boullions
- gravy mixtures
- Sodium phosphates can also be used as a leavening agent. Some examples of these foods include the batter coating on breaded fish or chicken, and commercially baked cakes
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