Fosrenol
Fosrenol is used to lower high phosphate levels in the blood for adults with long-term kidney disease.
Form
purutabletti
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Lanthanum (III) carbonate hydrate
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch
How to Use
Dosage
Usually, you start with one tablet with each meal, three times a day. Your doctor will adjust your dose based on your blood phosphate levels.
Method
Take Fosrenol with or right after food. Chew the tablets completely; do not swallow them whole. You can crush them to make chewing easier.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose based on your diet and blood phosphate levels.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Headache
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Heartburn
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Constipation
- •Low calcium in blood (hypocalcemia) with symptoms like tingling in hands/feet, muscle or stomach cramps, and spasms in face/foot muscles
RARE
- •Severe abdominal pain with chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, or a tender abdomen (signs of bowel wall perforation - seek medical help immediately)
- •Severe bloating, abdominal pain, swelling, cramps, or very bad constipation (signs of bowel blockage - seek medical help immediately)
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling unwell
- •Chest pain
- •Weakness
- •Swelling of hands and feet
- •Body aches
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Belching
- •Stomach or bowel inflammation (gastroenteritis)
- •Indigestion
- •Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- •Dry mouth
- •Dental problems
- •Inflammation of the esophagus or mouth
- •Loose stools
- •Thirst
- •Weight loss
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Weakening and thinning of bones (osteoporosis)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Increased appetite
- •Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box)
- •Hair loss
- •Increased sweating
- •Changes in taste
Important Warnings
- Do not take Fosrenol if you are allergic to lanthanum carbonate hydrate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Fosrenol if you have too little phosphate in your blood (hypophosphatemia).
- Do not take Fosrenol if you have a bowel blockage.
- Always chew the tablets thoroughly. Do not swallow them whole, as this can increase the risk of stomach and bowel problems.
- Do not use Fosrenol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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- Talk to your doctor before taking Fosrenol if you have a history of stomach or bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), stomach or bowel surgery, ulcers, or any problems with your liver or kidneys.