Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2719

USA Brand Name

Fosbait

Strength

250mg

Generic Name

Lanthanum Carbonate

Manufacturer

Panacea Biotech, India

## Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Fosbait:

Lanthanum Carbonate is the generic version for Fosbait

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate)

Fosrenol

## About Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate)

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet containing, Lanthanum Carbonate as an active molecule, is used to treat increased phosphate levels. It is the prescription only drug and may be available at any of the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer :

Panacea Biotech (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Lanthanum Carbonate, 500 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet is used to:

Lower the phosphate levels (used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis)

## How Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate) Works:

Lanthanum Carbonate in Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet basically inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.

## Before You Use Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Lanthanum Carbonate

You are not taking alcohol and other CNS depressants as it may increase the effects of CNS depressants by enhancing drowsiness and dizziness.

Your doctor knows about your food habits, supplements, Pre- existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid taking non-prescribed antacids while taking Fosbait

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

You should not take Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have blockage in bowels like Ileus or Impaction

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Have any mental disorder

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have other Heart Complications

Are going for X-rays Test and taking Fosbait as it may interfere with test

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Have any mental disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet contains Lanthanum Carbonate, which is used to treat muscle spasms and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Always ask your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food. Try to take it regularly by time for better effects. It is not recommended for the children and to the patients taking CNS depressants.

## How Much Of The Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing or crushing the tablet.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate)

You are always advised to take Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in the larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Call your doctor immediately or reach to nearby hospital if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet (Lanthanum Carbonate):

Dizziness and Drowsiness

Stomach pain

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Headache

Nervousness

Chest pain

Loss of appetite

Shortness of breath

Black or tarry stools

Difficult or painful urination

Itching

Cough

Bleeding gums

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Fosbait Tablet may interact with other medicines you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause any of the drugs not to work properly. Hence, always inform your doctor if you are on other Medication, Vitamin or Mineral Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Acebutolol

Doxycycline

Perindopril

Quinapril

Tetracycline

Lab Tests Interaction:

X-Ray

## Warning And Precaution:

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet should be used cautiously in the conditions like:

Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Liver/Kidney Disease

Colon Cancer, ulcerative colitis, Severe Constipation and other intestinal problems

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

It is not recommended for the children and patients who are taking antacids and undergoing X-ray test.

You should always discuss with your doctor about your conditions to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment for any condition

## Things To Remember:

Regular monitoring of phosphate levels while taking Fosbait should be done.

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Consult the doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Fosbait 250 Mg Tablet at room temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets are not damaged.