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Fosbait 500 Tablet is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (high phosphorus level in blood). It contains Lanthanum, which works by binding to the phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing its absorption. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, upper abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach ache, indigestion, and flatulence. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Fosbait 500 Tablet
Fosbait 500 Tablet 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 contains 'Lanthanum,' which reduces phosphate absorption by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing absorption. It makes insoluble complexes in the GI tract that pass through the body without any absorption. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood and prevents the unsafe build-up of phosphate in the body. It helps to keep bones strong and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes.
Take Fosbait 500 Tablet 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 often experiences side effects that include vomiting, upper abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach ache, indigestion, and flatulence. However, not every person faces the side effects of Fosbait 500 Tablet , and even some of the unpleasant effects of Fosbait 500 Tablet do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
The use of Fosbait 500 Tablet is restricted in persons with a known history of allergy to any of the ingredients present in this medicine, who have low phosphate levels in their blood, or who have bowel obstruction. Fosbait 500 Tablet contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet . 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 severe inflammatory bowel disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet .
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Medicinal Benefits
Fosbait 500 Tablet 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 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.
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Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Fosbait 500 Tablet if you are allergic to Fosbait 500 Tablet . 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 should not be recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet 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 should not be given to them. Fosbait 500 Tablet contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Fosbait 500 Tablet . Regular monitoring of serum phosphate levels, vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid is advised while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet .
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Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fosbait 500 Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Fosbait 500 Tablet is Category C pregnancy medicine. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe you Fosbait 500 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
The safety of Fosbait 500 Tablet 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 can be given to breast-feeding mothers or not.
Driving
Not applicable
Fosbait 500 Tablet has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Liver
Caution
Fosbait 500 Tablet 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.
Kidney
Caution
Fosbait 500 Tablet 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.
Children
Caution
The dose needs to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
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Fosbait 500 Tablet treats hyperphosphataemia (high phosphate levels in the body).
High phosphate levels in the blood generally occur due to kidney disorders that may affect calcium levels. The body starts working in an opposite manner, and as phosphate levels rise, calcium levels will fall.
It is advised to avoid foods already high in phosphorus, such as dairy foods, oatmeal, beans, lentils, nuts, bran cereals, colas, and other drinks with phosphate additives.
Fosbait 500 Tablet is in a class of medications called phosphate binders. Fosbait 500 Tablet works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.
It is advised not to take ciprofloxacin with Fosbait 500 Tablet as it may interfere with the working of Fosbait 500 Tablet , and therefore, it should not be taken at the same time as Fosbait 500 Tablet .
Yes, it is advised to go for certain lab tests, like serum phosphate levels, which should be monitored regularly while you are taking Fosbait 500 Tablet . The use of Fosbait 500 Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid, and hence, the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
It is advised not to stop taking Fosbait 500 Tablet , as it is a phosphate binder used to control the phosphate level in the blood. If you stop taking Fosbait 500 Tablet , your phosphate levels may elevate again. Please consult your doctor.
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