Phosphate-binding agents (Formulary)

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets (Calcichew^®) 1·25 grams (calcium 500mg or 12·5mmol/tablet)

Dosage:

Initially 1 to 2 tablets 3 times daily with meals, then adjusted according to plasma-phosphate concentration.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets (Renacet^®) 475mg, 950mg

Dosage:

Renacet film-coated tablets should be taken with some liquid during or immediately after meals. The 950mg tablets can be divided into equal halves for dosing but must not be chewed.

Take no more than 7 x 950mg tablets (6.65g) daily.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 500mg, 750mg, 1 gram

Dosage:

Initially 750mg daily in divided doses with meals or immediately after meals, then adjusted according to plasma phosphate concentration every 2 to 3 weeks.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Powders 750mg, 1 gram

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 800mg

Dosage:

Initially 1 to 2 tablets 3 times daily with meals, then adjusted according to plasma-phosphate concentration.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Chewable tablets 500mg

Dosage:

Initially 1·5 grams daily in 3 divided doses, dose to be taken with meals, then adjusted in steps of 500mg every 2 to 4 weeks, dose adjusted according to serum-phosphate concentration

Maintenance 1·5 to 2 grams daily in divided doses, maximum 3 grams per day.