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Phoslo Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Calcium acetate 667mg (elemental calcium 169mg); gelcaps.
Pharmacological Class
Phosphate regulator.
How Supplied
Gelcaps—200
Manufacturer
Phoslo Indications
Indications
Hyperphosphatemia in end stage renal failure.
Phoslo Dosage and Administration
Adult
1334mg with meals; usual max 2668mg per meal. Adjust dose to keep serum phosphate <6mg/dL.
Children
Not recommended.
Phoslo Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypercalcemia.
Phoslo Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Phoslo Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor serum calcium and phosphorus. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Phoslo Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Phoslo Interactions
Interactions
Avoid digitalis, calcium supplements, antacids. May inhibit tetracycline absorption.
Phoslo Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, nausea.
Phoslo Clinical Trials
See Literature
Phoslo Note
Not Applicable
Phoslo Patient Counseling
See Literature
