Phosphates (Systemic)
Category- Acidifier, urinary - Potassium
and Sodium Phosphates; Monobasic Potassium
Phosphates
- Antiurolithic, calcium calculi - Potassium and Sodium Phosphates; Monobasic Potassium Phosphates
- Electrolyte replenisher - Potassium and Sodium
Phosphates; Potassium Phosphates; Sodium Phosphates
DescriptionPhosphates are used as dietary supplements for
patients who are unable to get enough phosphorus in their regular diet, usually
because of certain illnesses or diseases. Phosphate is the drug form (salt)
of phosphorus. Some phosphates are used to make the urine more acid, which
helps treat certain urinary tract infections. Some phosphates are used to
prevent the formation of calcium stones in the urinary tract.
Injectable phosphates are to be administered only by or under the supervision
of your health care professional. Some of these oral preparations are available
only with a prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however,
your health care professional may have special instructions on the proper
dose of this medicine for your medical condition. You should take phosphates
only under the supervision of your health care professional.
Phosphates are available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Potassium Phosphates
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Capsules for solution (U.S.)
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Powder for solution (U.S.)
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Tablets for solution (U.S.)
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Potassium and Sodium Phosphates
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Capsules for solution (U.S.)
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Powder for solution (U.S.)
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Tablets for solution (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Potassium Phosphates
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Sodium Phosphates
Importance of DietThe best dietary sources of phosphorus include dairy products, meat, poultry,
fish, and cereal products.
The daily amount of phosphorus needed is defined in several different ways.
For U.S. -
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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins
and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons.
RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical
condition (e.g., pregnancy).
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Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels
to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that
a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States
Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).
For Canada -
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Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts
of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and
lessen the risk of chronic disease.
Normal daily recommended intakes for phosphorus are generally defined as
follows:
Persons |
U.S.
(mg) |
Canada
(mg) |
Infants and children
Birth to 3 years of age |
300-800 |
150-350 |
4 to 6 years of age |
800 |
400 |
7 to 10 years of age |
800 |
500-800 |
Adolescent and adult males |
800-1200 |
700-1000 |
Adolescent and adult females |
800-1200 |
800-850 |
Pregnant females |
1200 |
1050 |
Breast-feeding females |
1200 |
1050 |
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- K-Phos M. F. 2
- K-Phos Neutral 2
- K-Phos No. 2 2
- K-Phos Original 1
- Neutra-Phos 2
- Neutra-Phos-K 1
- Uro-KP-Neutral 2
In Canada -
Note:
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For quick reference, the following phosphates are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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This information applies to the following medicines: |
1. |
Potassium Phosphates (poe-TASS-ee-um FOS-fates)‡§ |
2. |
Potassium and Sodium Phosphates (poe-TASS-ee-um and SOE-dee-um
FOS-fates)‡§ |
3. |
Sodium Phosphates (SOE-dee-umFOS-fates)†‡ |
† Not commercially available in Canada |
‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
§ Generic name product may be available
in Canada |
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