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Brand Names: Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra

Generic Name: calcium acetate (Pronunciation: KAL see um AH seh tate)

• What is calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What are the possible side effects of calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What is the most important information I should know about calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• How should I take calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What happens if I overdose (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What should I avoid while taking calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• What other drugs will affect calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?

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.

Calcium acetate is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

Calcium acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Calcium Acetate 667 mg-ROX

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PhosLo 667 mg Cap

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What are the possible side effects of calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
• constipation;
• dry mouth or increased thirst; or
• urinating more than usual.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about calcium acetate (Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra)?

Do not use this medication if you have high levels of calcium in your blood, or if you are also taking digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps).

Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Many antacids contain calcium and you could be getting too much of this mineral if you take a calcium antacid with calcium acetate.

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