Ketosteril
Ketosteril is a nutritional medicine for adults with chronic kidney disease who need a special diet.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Active Ingredient
D,L-alpha-Ketoisoleucine Calcium
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Take 4-8 tablets three times a day with meals.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with enough water. Do not chew them, as their contents smell bad.
Important
Up to 24 tablets per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Too much calcium in the blood.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have too much calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia).
- Do not use if you have an amino acid metabolism disorder.
- Talk to your doctor if you have phenylketonuria, as Ketosteril contains phenylalanine.
- Your blood calcium levels must be checked regularly.
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- If you are taking medicines containing aluminum hydroxide, your blood phosphate levels must be monitored.
- Make sure you get enough calories from your diet.