Description
Composition Lanthanum Carbonate (500mg)
Primary Use Increased phosphate levels in blood
Medicine Overview of Fosbait Tablet
Uses of Fosbait Tablet
Fosbait 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased phosphate levels in blood. It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.
Fosbait Tablet side effects
Common
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Decreased calcium level in blood.
How to use Fosbait Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fosbait 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Fosbait Tablet works
Fosbait 500mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
In Depth Information on Fosbait Tablet
Expert advice for Fosbait Tablet
- Lanthanum carbonate is not recommended in children.
- Inform your doctor that you are taking lanthanum carbonate as it interferes with stomach x-rays.
- You will be regularly monitored with lab test, including phosphate levels while using lanthanum carbonate
- Do not take non-prescription antacids while taking lanthanum carbonate.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- It should not be given to patients allergic to lanthanum carbonate or any of its ingredients.
- Lanthanum carbonate should not be given to patients having a blockage in bowels (eg, ileus, impaction).
Fosbait Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Fosbait Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Fosbait 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Fosbait 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Fosbait 500mg Tablet.
Kidney
Fosbait 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fosbait 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Fosbait 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Fosbait Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fosbait 500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
