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Phoslo

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Jul 13, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: calcium acetate [ kal-see-um-as-e-tate ]

Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes, Phosphate binders

Dosage form: capsule

Availability: Rx and/or otc

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Calphron, Phoslyra, Calcium acetate

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  • Phoslo (Calcium acetate [ kal-see-um-as-e-tate ])-BRA 200-667 mg-White-Round Phoslo 667 mg (BRA 200)
  • Phoslo (Calcium acetate [ kal-see-um-as-e-tate ])-667 mg PhosLo-667 mg-Blue / White-Capsule-shape Phoslo 667 mg (667 mg PhosLo)
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What is Phoslo?

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

PhosLo is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis.

PhosLo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use PhosLo if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.

How should I use Phoslo

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Take the capsule with food.

You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.

You may need frequent medical tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if PhosLo is effective.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Detailed PhosLo dosage information
Phoslo Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

You should not use PhosLo if you are allergic to it, or if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.

Tell your doctor if:

  • your kidney disease gets worse; or

  • you also take digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether PhosLo will harm an unborn baby, but having kidney failure or developing hypercalcemia during pregnancy may cause complications in the baby and the mother. The benefit of using this medicine during pregnancy may outweigh any risks..

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

PhosLo is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using Phoslo?

Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to.

Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some antacids contain calcium.

Phoslo side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

PhosLo may cause serious side effects. Stop using PhosLo and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • high levels of calcium in your blood--nausea, vomiting, constipation, increased thirst or urination, muscle weakness, bone pain, confusion, lack of energy, or tired feeling.

Common side effects of PhosLo may include:

  • increased calcium in the blood

  • nausea; or

  • diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Phoslo Side Effects

What other drugs will affect Phoslo?

If you take any of the following medicines, take them separately from your dose of calcium acetate:

  • A fluoroquinolone antibiotic: Take your PhosLo dose 6 hours before or 2 hours after you take an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin, Cipro, or Levaquin.

  • A tetracycline antibiotic: Take your PhosLo dose 1 hour before or 1 hour after you take an antibiotic such as doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, Doryx, or Oracea.

  • Thyroid medication: Take your PhosLo dose 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.

Other drugs may affect PhosLo, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

More about Phoslo (Calcium acetate [ kal-see-um-as-e-tate ])

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Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

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