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Phoslo Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- What are the possible side effects of calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- What is the most important information I should know about calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- How should I take calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Phoslo)?
- What happens if I overdose (Phoslo)?
- What should I avoid while taking calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- What other drugs will affect calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
Do not use this medication if you have high levels of calcium in your blood, or if you are also taking digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether calcium acetate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether calcium acetate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take calcium acetate (Phoslo)?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medication with each meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested often. You may also need x-rays to check for calcium deposits around your joints or other soft tissues. Visit your doctor regularly.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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