Usual Adult Dose for Hypophosphatemia

Hypophosphatemia: Dose and rate of administration are dependent on individual patient needs

Total parenteral nutrition: 12 to 15 millimolar phosphorous is recommended for each 500 mL 50% dextrose injection

• Keep in mind the amount of potassium being infused; monitor serum potassium and/or electrocardiographic changes as needed

• Must be diluted before administration.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypophosphatemia

Hypophosphatemia: Dose and rate of administration are dependent on individual patient needs

Infants receiving total parenteral nutrition: 1.5 to 2 millimolar phosphorous/kg/day

• Keep in mind the amount of potassium being infused; monitor serum potassium and/or electrocardiographic changes as needed

• Must be diluted before administration.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution in severe renal failure.

• Potassium retention may occur in patients with diminished renal function.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Diseases where high potassium, high phosphorous, or low calcium levels may be encountered.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Must be diluted before administration