Lowphos Tablet is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.

Lowphos Tablet can be taken in an empty stomach or along with food. Take it regularly in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Lowphos Tablet is well tolerated with little or no side effects. Tell your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any kidney disorders.

Uses of Lowphos Tablet

Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Lowphos Tablet

In Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Lowphos Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Lowphos Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lowphos

No common side effects seen

How to use Lowphos Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lowphos Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lowphos Tablet works

Lowphos Tablet is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lowphos Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lowphos Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lowphos Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Lowphos Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lowphos Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lowphos Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lowphos Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lowphos Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Lowphos Tablet is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
In general, it's best to take Lowphos Tablet with food for better absorption.
If you’re taking an iron supplement, don’t take it at the same time you take your calcium supplement. Each can interfere with the other’s absorption.
Along with taking Lowphos Tablet include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkaline Earth Metal

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Minerals

Patient concerns

Calcium deficiency in reports. Serum calcium is 7.0

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please take Calcium and Vitamin-D supplementsEg. Cap Osteo-plus once daily for 1 month

Why pain pregnency in knees????

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

it may be due to calcium deficiency so increase intake of calcium

User feedback

Patients taking Lowphos Tablet

Thrice A Day

62%

Twice A Day

21%

Once A Day

17%

FAQs

Can I take Lowphos Tablet with milk?

Milk is one of the richest sources of Lowphos Tablet. Yes, patient can take Lowphos Tablet supplement with milk

Can I take calcium with vitamin C?

There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Lowphos Tablet with coffee/ tea?

No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Lowphos Tablet in the body

Can I take calcium with magnesium?

No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take calcium with vitamin D?

Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body

Can I take calcium with metformin?

There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Lowphos Tablet with Synthroid?

You should avoid concomitant use of Lowphos Tablet and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can I take Lowphos Tablet with other supplements?

You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Lowphos Tablet

Does Lowphos Tablet help in weight loss/weight gain?

The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Lowphos Tablet in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Lowphos Tablet increase height/blood pressure?

No study has been reported on role of Lowphos Tablet in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Lowphos Tablet tablet cause kidney stones?

Yes, Lowphos Tablet supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Does Lowphos Tablet cause constipation?

Yes, use of Lowphos Tablet may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

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