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Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate level in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to control the levels of phosphate in the blood of adult kidney failure patients on dialysis
Uses of Fosbait Chewable Tablet
Side effects of Fosbait Chewable Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fosbait
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Decreased calcium level in blood
How to use Fosbait Chewable Tablet
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet
Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic carbonic acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet
Thrice A Day
61%
Twice A Day
25%
Once A Day
12%
Four Times A *
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Fosbait Chewable Tablet for?
Increased pho*
50%
Others
50%
*Increased phosphate levels in blood
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Fosbait Chewable Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Panacea Biotec Ltd
Address: Ambala- Chandigarh Highway, Lalru – 140501, Punjab
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fosbait 500 Chewable Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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