Calphron (Calcium Acetate (Phos Binder))

Alternate Name: Calphron

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Calcium Supplement, Phosphate Binder

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 667 MG

Warnings: This medicine can cause hypercalcemia (too much calcium in your blood). Do not take other calcium supplements or eat foods that have large amounts of calcium (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt) while you are taking this medicine. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some foods and medicines can affect how calcium acetate works. Tell your doctor if you are using digitalis, a vitamin D supplement, or other products containing maltitol, Do not use an antacid unless you have talked with your doctor., Oral liquid: Take levothyroxine at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the oral liquid. Take a quinolone antibiotic at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take the oral liquid. Take a tetracycline antibiotic at least 1 hour before you take the oral liquid.Take any other medicines at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after you take the oral liquid., Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help deciding the best times to take your other medicines.