Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic

Prescription

Tên thương mại: K Phos Original

Dạng bào chế

Tablet

Đường dùng

ORAL

Nhà sản xuất

Beach Products, Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each tablet contains potassium acid phosphate 500 mg. Each tablet yields approximately 114 mg of phosphorus and 144 mg of potassium or 3.7 mEq. Inactive ingredients: Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, starch, stearic acid.

Hoạt chất

Thành phần	Hàm lượng
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic	-

Chỉ định & Cách dùng

INDICATONS AND USAGE For use in patients with elevated urinary pH. K-PHOS® ORIGINAL 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.

Cơ chế hoạt động

ACTIONS K-PHOS® ORIGINAL is a highly effective sodium-free urinary acidifier.

Liều dùng & Cách dùng

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Two tablets dissolved in 6-8 oz. of water 4 times daily with meals and at bedtime. For best results, let the tablets soak in water for 2 to 5 minutes, or more if necessary, and stir. If any tablet particles remain undissolved, they may be crushed and stirred vigorously to speed dissolution.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting) may occur with the use of potassium phosphate. Also, bone and joint pain (possible phosphate-induced osteomalacia) could occur. The following adverse effects may be observed with potassium administration: irregular heartbeat; dizziness; mental confusion; weakness or heaviness of legs; unusual tiredness; muscle cramps; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; numbness or tingling around lips; shortness of breath or troubled breathing.

Chống chỉ định

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 and hyperkalemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATONS AND USAGE For use in patients with elevated urinary pH. K-PHOS® ORIGINAL 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 Two tablets dissolved in 6-8 oz. of water 4 times daily with meals and at bedtime. For best results, let the tablets soak in water for 2 to 5 minutes, or more if necessary, and stir. If any tablet particles remain undissolved, they may be crushed and stirred vigorously to speed dissolution.

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 and hyperkalemia.

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

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1101775 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic (FDA National Drug Code)

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