Lophos Tablets .

Lophos Tablets ., made by Pharmatec Pakistan Ltd, is a calcium-based phosphate binder. Its active ingredient is Calcium Acetate, and it is used for high phosphate in kidney disease, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure on dialysis. Pack size: 100 tablets.

Uses of Lophos Tablets .

Lophos Tablets . is used to control high blood phosphate levels in people with chronic kidney disease, especially those on dialysis. When the kidneys fail, phosphate builds up and can weaken bones, cause itching and lead to calcium deposits in blood vessels. Taken with food, it reduces how much phosphate the body absorbs, alongside a low-phosphate diet advised by the kidney team.

How Lophos Tablets . works

Calcium acetate releases calcium in the gut, which binds to phosphate from food to form an insoluble compound. This compound cannot be absorbed and is passed out in the stool, so less phosphate reaches the bloodstream.

Possible side effects

Lophos Tablets . is generally well tolerated, though some people experience:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Constipation
• Stomach discomfort
• Raised blood calcium

Seek medical advice promptly if you develop signs of high calcium, such as confusion, severe tiredness, muscle weakness, intense thirst, loss of appetite or an irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with meals, as it only works when there is food in the gut to bind.
• Regular blood tests for calcium and phosphate are needed while you take it.
• Tell your doctor if you take digoxin, as high calcium can increase its effects on the heart.
• Calcium can reduce the absorption of some medicines, including certain antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and tetracyclines, levothyroxine and iron, so ask how to space them.
• Avoid other calcium supplements or calcium-containing antacids unless your doctor approves them.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Lophos Tablets . online in Pakistan

Order Lophos Tablets . from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Calcium Acetate by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.