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Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's

Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's

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: PANACEA BIOTEC LTD

Rs. 891

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Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's belongs to a group of medications called 'phosphate binder' (which decreases the level of phosphate in the body). It is primarily used to control high phosphate levels in the body (hyperphosphataemia) in adult patients, who are on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine) and patients with lifelong kidney disease. It is also used for the treatment of bone disease.

Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's contains 'Lanthanum' which reduces the absorption of phosphate by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing absorption. It makes insoluble complexes in the GI tract that passes through the body without any absorption. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood and prevents the unsafe build-up of phosphate in your body, helps to keep your bones strong and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes. 

Take Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. A person taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's often experiences side effects that include vomiting, upper abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, stomach ache, indigestion, and flatulence. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's and even some of the unpleasant effects of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

The use of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is restricted in persons who have a known history of allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine, have low levels of phosphate in their blood, bowel obstruction. Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's. Tell your doctor if you are facing swallowing problems, motility (movement) in your stomach and bowel, being sick frequently, active inflammation of the bowel,  have undergone major surgery on your stomach or bowel, or have serious inflammatory bowel disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's.

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Medicinal Benefits

Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is a natural mineral that acts by binding with the phosphate present in foods that a person eats. It works by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreases its absorption. Thus, lowers the phosphate concentration in the body. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood and prevents the unsafe buildup of phosphate in your body, helps to keep your bones strong and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes. Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's controls hyperphosphataemia (high blood phosphate levels) in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine) or peritoneal dialysis (where the fluid is pumped into the abdomen and an internal body membrane filters the blood) and patients with chronic kidney disease.

Directions for Use

Take Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's as advised by your doctor. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Severe stomach pain, bloating or tenderness

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's if you are allergic to Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's. Speak to your doctor if you have swallowing disorders, digestive tract surgery or severe constipation, have undergone major surgery on your stomach or bowel, serious inflammatory bowel disease. It should be used with caution if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's should not be recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's as it might cause unpleasant side effects. The safety and effectiveness in children less than 6 years of age have not been established, so Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's should not be given to them. Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's. Regular monitoring of serum phosphate levels, vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid is advised while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's interact with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), immunosuppressive agents (mycophenolate), thyroid medications  (levothyroxine) and medication used to treat bladder cancer (erdafitinib).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid taking high-phosphate additives and alcohol as this makes it harder for your body to absorb Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's and increases side effects. Using Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's together with multivitamins with minerals may decrease the effects of multivitamins with minerals. So, multivitamins with minerals should be administered at least 4 hours before Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is restricted in people with hypophosphatemia (low phosphate level in blood), bowel obstruction and perforation and severe liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • ERDAFITINIB
  • CIPROFLOXACIN+BORIC ACID

Safety Advice

  • Safety Warning

    ALCOHOL

    CAUTION

    You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

  • Safety Warning

    PREGNANCY

    CAUTION

    Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is Category C pregnancy medicine. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe you Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

  • Safety Warning

    BREAST FEEDING

    CAUTION

    The safety of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's has not been established in breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.

  • Safety Warning

    DRIVING

    SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

    Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.

  • Safety Warning

    LIVER

    CAUTION

    Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

  • Safety Warning

    KIDNEY

    CAUTION

    Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

  • Safety Warning

    CHILDREN

    CAUTION

    For children, suspensions containing the contents of Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's are available. The dose needs to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only. Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is not recommended for children younger than 6 years old.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take fresh fruits, vegetables, rice, milk, un-enriched, corn and rice cereals and soda without phosphate additives in your regular diet.
  • Avoid or limit high phosphorus addictive foods (processed meats, instant puddings, sauces, spreadable cheeses and beverage products).
  •  Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's as it can make you dehydrated and may increase the side effects. 
  • Make sure you drink plenty of fluids. This will help you clear out the extra phosphate, and will help you overcome some.
  • Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's is preferably taken with meals as it can bind to dietary phosphate and prevents its absorption into the bloodstream. Drink it with a full glass of water.

Special Advise

  • Please regularly monitor your serum phosphate levels, vitamin D, A, E, K and folic acid while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's.
  • Do not stop taking the Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's until your doctor says so.
  • Do not use Fosbait 500 Tablet 30's if you have a history of bowel obstruction.

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