POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE

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What is the most significant information I must know about potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• Do not take antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium while taking potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate, except under the supervision of your doctor. Antacids may decrease phosphate absorption.

• If you have kidney stones, there is a possibility that you will pass old stones after starting treatment with potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate.

What are potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• Phosphorus is a naturally occurring stuff that is significant in each cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

• Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate is used to acidify the urine and lower the urinary calcium concentration. This may reduce rash and odor caused by ammonium in the urine. Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate may also magnify the antibiotic effect of methenamine (Hiprex, Urex). Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate is also used as a phosphorus supplement to prevent and/or treat a phosphorus deficiency.

• Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

Who must not take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• You can't take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate if you have

· tall levels of potassium in your body,

· tall levels of phosphorus in your body,

· infected phosphate stones, or

· severe kidney disease.

• Till taking potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate, speak your doctor if you have

· Addison's disease,

· a bowel obstruction,

· heart disease,

· tall blood pressure,

· kidney disease,

· liver malady or cirrhosis,

· swelling or water retention,

· tall levels of sodium in your body,

· low levels of calcium in your body,

· hypoparathyroidism,

· pancreatitis, or

· rickets.

• You may not be able to take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate, or you may require a lower doze or particular monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate will harm an unborn child. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• It is also not known whether potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate will harm a nursing infant. Do not take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding baby.

How must I take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• Take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every tablet with a full glass of water.

• The K-Phos Original tablets must be dissolved in 6 to 8 ounces (180 to 240 mL) of water. Allow the tablets soak for 2 to 5 minutes, or more if necessary, and stir. If tablet particles stay, they can be crushed and stirred to speed dissolution. Drink the solution once the tablets are completely dissolved.

• Do not swallow the Neutra-Phos capsules intact. They should be opened, and the contents mixed with water. Mix the Neutra-Phos powder and capsule contents with 75 mL (approximately one-third cup) of water, and drink the solution.

• Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended. If your symptoms are not being treated, notify your doctor.

• Store potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medicine unless otherwise directed.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Most commonly, symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and severe and prolonged muscle cramps or paralysis.

What must I avoid while taking potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

What are the possible side effects of potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• Stop taking potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Another, smaller serious side effects may also to occur. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea are among the most general. These side effects generally lessen after a little days of therapy. Notify your doctor if you develop these side effects.

• If you have kidney stones, there is a possibility that you will pass old stones after starting treatment with potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate.

• Smaller commonly, the next side effects have been reported:

· headache;

· dizziness or confusion;

· weakness or heaviness of the legs;

· diarrhea;

· seizures;

· unusual tiredness or weakness;

· muscle cramps;

· numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of the hands or feet;

· swelling of the foots or lower legs;

· unusual weight gain;

· heighten thirst;

· decreased urine; or

· bone or joint pain.

• Notify your doctor if you develop any of the side effects listed above.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?

• Till taking potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate, speak your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines

· calcium and/or vitamin D supplements;

· potassium supplements or salt substitutes;

· a diuretic (water pill) such as triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor);

· a heart medicine such as guanethidine (Ismelin), diazoxide (Hyperstat, Proglycem), hydralazine (Apresoline), methyldopa (Aldomet), or reserpine (Ser-Ap-Es); or

· a steroid medication such as corticotropin (ACTH, Acthar), cortisone (Cortone), hydrocortisone (Cortef, others), prednisone (Orasone, Deltasone, others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, Delta-Cortef, others), methylprednisolone (Medrol, others), triamcinolone (Aristocort, Kenalog, Tri-Kort, Trilog, others), dexamethasone (Decadron), or betamethasone (Celestone).

• You may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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