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Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic And Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous

Prescription

Handelsnamen: K-Phos No. 2

Darreichungsform
Tablet
Applikationsweg
ORAL

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each tablet contains potassium acid phosphate 305 mg and sodium acid phosphate, anhydrous, 700 mg. Each tablet yields approximately 250 mg of phosphorus, 88 mg of potassium or 2.3 mEq and 134 mg of sodium or 5.8 mEq. Inactive ingredients: Lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, brown coating (FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, polydextrose, titanium dioxide, triacetin).

Wirkstoffe

Wirkstoff Stärke
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic -
Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous -

Indikationen und Anwendung

INDICATONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® No. 2 is a highly effective urinary acidifier for use in patients with elevated urinary pH. This product helps keep calcium soluble and reduces odor and rash caused by ammoniacal urine. Also, by acidifying the urine, it increases the antibacterial activity of methenamine mandelate and methenamine hippurate.

Dosierung und Verabreichung

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet four times daily with a full glass of water. When the urine is difficult to acidify, administer one tablet every two hours not to exceed 8 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting) may occur with phosphate therapy. Also, bone and joint pain (possible phosphate-induced osteomalacia) could occur. The following adverse effects may be observed (primarily from sodium or potassium): headaches; dizziness; mental confusion; seizures; weakness or heaviness of legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; muscle cramps; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of hands or feet; numbness or tingling around lips; fast or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual weight gain; low urine output; unusual thirst.

Kontraindikationen

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® No. 2 is a highly effective urinary acidifier for use in patients with elevated urinary pH. This product helps keep calcium soluble and reduces odor and rash caused by ammoniacal urine. Also, by acidifying the urine, it increases the antibacterial activity of methenamine mandelate and methenamine hippurate.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet four times daily with a full glass of water. When the urine is difficult to acidify, administer one tablet every two hours not to exceed 8 tablets in a 24-hour period.

CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in patients with infected phosphate stones, in patients with severely impaired renal function (less than 30% of normal) and in the presence of hyperphosphatemia.

Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic And Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

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