Fosrenol Tablets / Chewable

Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate)
500mg
SHIRE PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACTS LIMITED
Pack size 90's (45's HDPE Bottle x 2)
Dispensing mode POM
Source UK
AgentCITY MEDICAL STORE
Retail Price 738.00 AED

Indications

Fosrenol Tablets / Chewable is used for: Used to reduce serum phosphate in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate) :

Mechanism of Action

Lanthanum carbonate is a phosphate binder that reduces absorption of phosphate by forming insoluble lanthanum phosphate complexes that pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract unabsorbed. Both serum phosphate and calcium phosphate product are reduced as a consequence of the reduced dietary phosphate absorption.

Note

Fosrenol 500mg Tablets / Chewable manufactured by SHIRE PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACTS LIMITED. Its generic name is Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate). Fosrenol is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Fosrenol Tablets / Chewable is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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