Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet
Salt Composition
Lanthanum Carbonate (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate level in the blood in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Chewable Tablet
Introduction
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit of the medicine. Using of Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be caused due to the medicine, inform your doctor.
Directions for Use
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing or as directed by your doctor. Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
How it works
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Quick Tips
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment. You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor. You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements if necessary. Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
