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Generic Version of Phoslo: E: CALCIUM (KAL-see-um) ACETATE
Phoslo Manufacturer: BRAINTREE LAB
Common Uses of Phoslo:This medicine is a mineral used to reduce the amount of phosphate in the blood of patients with kidney failure.
How To Use Phoslo:Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with meals. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Phoslo Cautions:KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects of Phoslo:CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience confusion or loss of consciousness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.