Phosacetate Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in the blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications, particularly in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.Phosacetate Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Phosacetate Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Phosacetate Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phosacetate Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Phosacetate Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phosacetate Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Phosacetate Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Phosacetate Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Phosacetate Tablet is recommended.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Phosacetate Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Phosacetate Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Carboxylic acids
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED

Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood

Store below 30?C

Q. When should you not use Phosacetate Tablet?::: This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Phosacetate Tablet.| Q. Does Phosacetate Tablet increase calcium levels?::: Yes, Phosacetate Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.| Q. Can I take antacid along with Phosacetate Tablet?::: It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Phosacetate Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.| Q. Can I take antibiotics with Phosacetate Tablet?::: Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.| Q. Can Phosacetate Tablet be used during breastfeeding?::: Phosacetate Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a\u003cbr>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.| Q. What happens if I miss a dose of Phosacetate Tablet?::: If you happen to miss a dose of Phosacetate Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.| Q. When should you not use Phosacetate Tablet?::: This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Phosacetate Tablet.| Q. Does Phosacetate Tablet increase calcium levels?::: Yes, Phosacetate Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.| Q. Can I take antacid along with Phosacetate Tablet?::: It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Phosacetate Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.| Q. Can I take antibiotics with Phosacetate Tablet?::: Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.| Q. Can Phosacetate Tablet be used during breastfeeding?::: Phosacetate Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a\u003cbr>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.| Q. What happens if I miss a dose of Phosacetate Tablet?::: If you happen to miss a dose of Phosacetate Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.

Increased calcium level in blood
Nausea
Diarrhea