Cellulose Sodium Phosphate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Calcibind

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine mixed in a full glass (8 ounces) of water, soft drink, or fruit juice . After drinking all the liquid containing the medicine, rinse the glass with a little more liquid. Drink that also to make sure you get all the medicine.

It is very important that you take cellulose sodium phosphate with meals . If this medicine is taken an hour or more after a meal, it will not work properly.

Take cellulose sodium phosphate only as directed . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Drink at least a full glass (8 ounces) of water, a soft drink, or fruit juice every hour while you are awake, unless otherwise directed by your doctor . This also will help prevent kidney stones while you are taking cellulose sodium phosphate.

Dosing - The dose of cellulose sodium phosphate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of cellulose sodium phosphate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• To prevent kidney stones:
  • Adults: At first, 10 to 15 grams a day (3.3 to 5 grams three times a day with meals). Then, your doctor may reduce your dose.
  • Children: Use is not recommended.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.