Prayphos

by GenTek Pharma

Active ingredient: Calcium acetate

Packs

• Tab · 667 mg · 100's (077526)

In stock at Healify — same active ingredient

• Lophos — from PKR 770

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About Calcium Acetate

Immunomodulator

Uses

Control of hyperphosphataemia in end stage renal failure; Does not promote aluminium absorption.

How to take it

Adults: On dialysis: Initial 2 tab with each meal, can be increased gradually to bring the serum phosphate value less than 6 mg/dL as long as hypercalcaemia does not develop. Usual dose 3-4 tab with each meal. Do not give additional calcium supplements.

Side effects

Mild hypercalcaemia manifested by constipation, anorexia, nausea, vomiting. Severe hypercalcaemia manifested by confusion, delirium, stupor and coma. Pruritus, allergic reaction.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Hypercalcaemia, renal calculi.

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Other brands with the same ingredients

• Lophos
• Urophos

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