This is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Side Effects
It can cause Headache, diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, cough, gas, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
When not to use
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Precaution
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low blood phosphorus levels, stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation), stomach/intestinal surgeries, swallowing problems (dysphagia).
Precaution
Use with caution in Bowel obstruction and perforation reported.
Precaution
Tablets should not be crushed, broken, or chewed (tablets rapidly expand and become a choking hazard)
Precaution
Monitor fat soluble vitamin and folic acid levels.
Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Drugs to avoid
This medicine may interfere with the effectiveness of some drugs (including ciprofloxacin, mycophenolate, thyroid medications such as levothyroxine, among others) by making it more difficult for them to be absorbed by the stomach.
Your order of PKR 3000 or more gets free standard delivery.
Standard delivered 4-6 working hours
Express delivered 2-4 Business Days
Orders are processed and delivered Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays)
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