Introduction
What FOSBAIT 250MG is used for?
It is used to,
- Lower the phosphate level in the blood of adult patients with chronic kidney disease
Warning & Precautions
Talk to Doctor
Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you:
- Have stomach or intestinal cancer
- Are suffering from inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
- Ever had abdominal surgery, or infection or inflammation of the abdomen/bowel (peritonitis)
- Suffer from blockage of the intestine or slow motility (movement) in the intestine (e.g. constipation and stomach complications due to diabetes)
- Have liver or kidney problems
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- FOSBAIT 250MG should not be taken during pregnancy
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Driving & Using Machines
- Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) may be experienced by patients taking FOSBAIT 250MG which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Chloroquine (for rheumatism and malaria)
- Ketoconazole (for fungal infections)
- Tetracycline or doxycycline antibiotics and floxacin antibiotics
- Levothyroxine (for an under active thyroid)
How to Use
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you
- You should take FOSBAIT 250MG with or immediately after food
- The tablet must be chewed completely and not swallowed whole
- Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you must take with each meal (your daily dose will be divided between meals)
- The number of tablets that you take will depend on your diet and your blood phosphate level to start with the daily dose of FOSBAIT 250MG will usually be 1 tablet with each meal (3 tablets per day)
If you take more FOSBAIT 250MG
- If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor to assess the risk and obtain advice. Symptoms of overdose may be nausea and headaches
If you forget to take FOSBAIT 250MG
- It is important to take FOSBAIT 250MG with every meal
- If you forget to take your FOSBAIT 250MG, then take the next dose with your next meal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking FOSBAIT 250MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Serious
- Rupture in the intestinal wall (signs include: severe stomach pain, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, or a tender abdomen)
Common
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, itching, rash
- Constipation, heartburn, flatulence
- Hypocalcemia (too little calcium in your blood), the symptoms of which can include tingling in the hands and feet, muscle and abdominal cramps or spasms of the facial and feet muscles. This can be an early symptom of a blockage in your intestine
Uncommon
- Tiredness, feeling of discomfort, chest pain, weakness, swollen hands and feet, body pain, dizziness, vertigo
- Belching, inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis), indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome
- Dry mouth, tooth disorders, inflammation of the gullet or mouth
- Loose stools
- Increases in certain liver enzymes, parathyroid hormone, aluminium, calcium and glucose in the blood
- Increased or reduced phosphate level in the blood, thirst, weight decrease, joint pain, muscle pain, weakness and thinning of the bones (osteoporosis)
- Lack of and increased appetite, inflammation of the larynx, loss of hair, increased sweating, taste disturbance and increased white blood cell count
Rare
- Blockage in the intestine (signs include: severe bloating, abdominal pain, swelling or cramps, severe constipation)
More Information
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
FAQs
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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