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    • K-PHOS NEUTRAL

    • QTY 120
    • 250 MG
    • Tablet

Potassium phosphate; sodium phosphate (poe Tass i um FOS fate; SOE dee um FOS fate) is used to increase phosphorus levels in the body. It is used for people who do not get enough phosphorus from their diet or need higher amounts. It is also used to make the urine more acidic. This helps prevent some kidney stones. This drug can also help some antibiotics treat urinary tract infections.

K-PHOS NEUTRAL Lifestyle Interactions

  • Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic 852mg, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 155mg, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic 130mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Limit excessive Caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Sympathomimetics and avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Examples of Sympathomimetics include stimulants or weight loss drugs like Amphetamine, Adderall, Dexedrine, Fastin, and Tenuate. Sympathomimetics also include some cough and cold products containing Pseudoephedrine (example Sudafed), Phenylephrine, or Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) and also herbal weight loss products containing ephedra or Ma huang. Taking a high amount of Caffeine with the listed drugs can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Sodium phosphates should be used with caution in patients using concomitant medications that lower the seizure threshold like psychostimulants.

  • Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic 852mg, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 155mg, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic 130mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Food
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Phosphorus Salts at the same time with foods which contain oxalates (rhubarb, spinach, tomatoes, celery, nuts, beans, berries, chocolate) or phytates (bran and whole-grain cereals). These foods can decrease the amount of Phosphorus absorbed from the stomach. To limit this interaction, avoid these foods within 2 hours of taking Phosphorus Salts.
    • Notes for Professionals: Foods containing oxalates (found in vegetables like rhubarb, tomatoes, celery, and spinach; as well as berries, beans, nuts and chocolate) or phytates (found in bran and whole-grain cereals) may reduce the absorption of phosphorus by forming complexes with the phosphorus salt.

  • Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic 852mg, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 155mg, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic 130mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Foods high in potassium
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: If you are taking Phoshorus products which contain potassium such as Neutra-Phos or K-Phos, you should also avoid salt substitutes and low salt milk product, as these products also contain potassium. Too much potassium can lead to muscle problems or an abnormal heartbeat.
    • Notes for Professionals: Food or medicines containing a high potassium content such as salt substitutes could increase the risk of complications of potassium excess when given with potassium-based phosphorous salts.

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