Addphos Granules
Addphos Granules can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Addphos Granules
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Addphos Granules is a medicine used to treat high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It works by binding with calcium which makes their level go back to normal.
Addphos Granules can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
The medicine is generally well tolerated, however, it may cause nausea and diarrhea in some people. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidney or liver. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking.
03Uses
Treatment of High calcium levels in the blood
Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Addphos Granules may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Addphos Granules works by binding with calcium which makes their level go back to normal.
06Benefits
In Treatment of High calcium levels in the blood
Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Most of your calcium should be in your bones. When you have more calcium in your blood than normal it is called hypercalcaemia. Addphos Granules reduces the amount of calcium in your blood.Being immobile makes hypercalcaemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.
In Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much of parathyroid hormone. This leads to high levels of calcium in our blood, a condition called hypercalcemia. Addphos Granules helps reduce this increased secretion of parathyroid hormone and restores the calcium levels to normal. It helps prevent complications of hypercalcemia such as osteoporosis (a bone disorder), frequent fracture, reduced height, kidney stones etc. show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Diarrhea
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Addphos Granules. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Addphos Granules is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Addphos Granules is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Addphos Granules does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Addphos Granules should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Addphos Granules may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Addphos Granules in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Addphos Granules helps treat high calcium level in blood that may have been caused due to an overactive parathyroid gland or some type of cancer.
Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) while taking this medicine as they may reduce the efficacy of this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor the levels of calcium and phosphate in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
Avoid other supplements containing calcium while you are taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or heart disease.
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