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Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, And Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate

Prescription

Brand names: K Phos Neutral

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL
Manufacturer
Beach Products, Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each tablet contains 852 mg dibasic sodium phosphate anhydrous, 155 mg monobasic potassium phosphate, and the equivalent of 130 mg monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate. Each tablet yields approximately 250 mg of phosphorus, 298 mg of sodium (13.0 mEq) and 45 mg of potassium (1.1 mEq). The components of K-PHOS® NEUTRAL have the following chemical names and molecular formulae: Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Anhydrous Molecular Formula: Na2HPO4, Molecular Weight: 141.96. Monobasic Potassium Phosphate Molecular Formula: KH2PO4, Molecular Weight: 136.09. Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Monohydrate Molecular Formula:NaH2PO4.H2O, Molecular Weight: 137.98. Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, povidone, white coating (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, titanium dioxide, maltodextrin, triacetin, glycerol triacetate, polyethylene glycol, sodium citrate, and stearic acid), sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic -
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous -
Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate -

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® NEUTRAL increases urinary phosphate and pyrophosphate. As a phosphorus supplement, each tablet supplies 25% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (U.S.RDA) of phosphorus for adul t s and children over 4 years of age.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION K-PHOS® NEUTRAL tablets should be taken with a full glass of water, with meals and at bedtime. Adults: One or two tablets four times daily; Pediatric Patients over 4 years of age: One tablet four times daily. For Pediatric Patients under 4 years of age, use only as directed by a physician.

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.

Contraindications

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® NEUTRAL increases urinary phosphate and pyrophosphate. As a phosphorus supplement, each tablet supplies 25% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (U.S.RDA) of phosphorus for adul t s and children over 4 years of age.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION K-PHOS® NEUTRAL tablets should be taken with a full glass of water, with meals and at bedtime. Adults: One or two tablets four times daily; Pediatric Patients over 4 years of age: One tablet four times daily. For Pediatric Patients under 4 years of age, use only as directed by a physician.

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.

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

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