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Calcium Acetate (Systemic)

Brand Names : PhosLo

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antihyperphosphatemic
Description

Calcium acetate (KAL-see-um ASS-a-tate) is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease.

Calcium acetate works by binding with the phosphate in the food you eat, so that it is eliminated from the body without being absorbed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • PhosLo

   

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Calcium Acetate: Before Using



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