Generic name:calcium acetate [ KAL-see-um-AS-e-tate ]
Brand names: Calphron, PhosLo, Phoslyra
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Phosphate binders
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.
Before taking this medicine
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:
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.
