Natcolan Tablet 500mg
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Product introduction
Natcolan Tablet 500mg is used to treat increased phosphate level in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Natcolan Tablet 500mg should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit of the medicine.
Using of Natcolan Tablet 500mg may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be caused due to the medicine, inform your doctor.
Natcolan Tablet 500mg should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit of the medicine.
Using of Natcolan Tablet 500mg may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be caused due to the medicine, inform your doctor.
Uses of Natcolan Tablet
Side effects of Natcolan 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 Natcolan
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
How to use Natcolan 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. Natcolan Tablet 500mg is to be taken with food.
How Natcolan Tablet works
Natcolan Tablet 500mg inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Natcolan Tablet 500mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natcolan Tablet 500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Natcolan Tablet 500mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Natcolan Tablet 500mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Natcolan Tablet 500mg
Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Natcolan Tablet 500mg
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Natcolan Tablet 500mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Natcolan Tablet 500mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Natcolan Tablet 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Natcolan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Natcolan Tablet 500mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Natcolan Tablet 500mg is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Natcolan Tablet 500mg.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- Natcolan Tablet 500mg is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Natcolan Tablet 500mg.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic carbonic acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
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Name: Natco Pharma Ltd
Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India
Country of origin: India
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