Fosrenol Tablets / Chewable
Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate)
750mg
SHIRE PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACTS LIMITED
| Pack size | 90's (15's HDPE Bottle x 6) |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | UK |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 1051.50 AED |
Available as:
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 750mg 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.