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OVERDOSE

Administration of PhosLo (calcium acetate tablet) in excess of the appropriate daily dosage can cause severe hypercalcemia (See ADVERSE REACTIONS).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with hypercalcemia.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/27/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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