Cellulose Sodium Phosphate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Calcibind
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits
. This is to make sure cellulose sodium phosphate is working
properly and does not cause unwanted effects.
If you are taking a magnesium supplement, take it at least one hour before
or after you take cellulose sodium phosphate. Otherwise, the magnesium may
combine with this medicine and keep it from working properly.
Do not take vitamin C, or eat spinach (or other dark green leafy vegetables),
chocolate, brewed tea, or rhubarb while you are taking cellulose sodium phosphate.
They may increase the chance of kidney stones.
Do not drink milk or eat milk products (for example, cheese, ice cream,
and yogurt) while you are taking this medicine, because dairy products are
high in calcium. Drinking milk or eating milk products may keep cellulose
sodium phosphate from working properly.
While you are taking cellulose sodium phosphate, do not eat salty foods
or use extra salt on foods. To do so may increase the chance of unwanted effects.
For patients on a low-sodium diet:
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This medicine contains sodium. If you have any questions about this,
check with your health care professional.
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