Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate
Generic name: potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate [ poe-TASS-ee-um-FOSS-fate-and-SEW-dee-um-FOSS-fate ]
Brand names: K-Phos M.F., K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral,
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Dosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (250 mg-280 mg-160 mg); oral tablet (155 mg-350 mg; 250 mg-45 mg-298 mg; 305 mg-700 mg)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate?
Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.
Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.
Potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate if you have severe kidney disease, or high levels of phosphorus in your body.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe kidney disease; or
high levels of phosphorus in your blood (hyperphosphatemia).
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of kidney stones in the distant past;
kidney disease;
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
high blood levels of potassium (hyperkalemia), calcium (hypercalcemia), or sodium (hypernatremia);
heart disease, high blood pressure;
toxemia of pregnancy;
Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);
breathing problems;
pancreas disorder;
thyroid disorder;
swelling in your hands or feet;
if you are dehydrated
