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Eliphos Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Calcium acetate 667mg (elemental calcium 169mg); tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Phosphate regulator.
How Supplied
Tabs—200
Manufacturer
Eliphos Indications
Indications
Hyperphosphatemia in end stage renal failure.
Eliphos Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 2 tabs with each meal; may adjust dose to keep serum phosphate <6mg/dL. Usual dose: 3–4 tabs per meal.
Children
Not recommended.
Eliphos Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypercalcemia.
Eliphos Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Eliphos Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor serum calcium twice weekly during early dose adjustments, and serum phosphorus periodically. Ensure serum (Ca x P) to remain <66. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Eliphos Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Eliphos Interactions
Interactions
Avoid digitalis, calcium supplements, antacids. May antagonize tetracyclines.
Eliphos Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, nausea.
Eliphos Clinical Trials
See Literature
Eliphos Note
Not Applicable
Eliphos Patient Counseling
See Literature
