Zerofos DS Tablet
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Product introduction
Zerofos DS Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in the blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications, particularly in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.
Zerofos DS Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.
The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Zerofos DS Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.
The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Zerofos Tablet
Benefits of Zerofos Tablet
In Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood
Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Zerofos DS Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Zerofos DS Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
Side effects of Zerofos 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 Zerofos
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Zerofos 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. Zerofos DS Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Zerofos Tablet works
Zerofos DS Tablet contains calcium acetate that binds with the phosphate in the food you eat, so that it gets eliminated from the body without being absorbed. In this way, high levels of phosphate in the blood are reduced.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zerofos DS Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zerofos DS Tablet 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
Zerofos DS Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zerofos DS Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zerofos DS Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zerofos DS Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zerofos DS Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zerofos Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zerofos DS Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Zerofos DS Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Zerofos DS Tablet.
- If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
- Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Zerofos DS Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
- Zerofos DS Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Zerofos DS Tablet.
- If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
- Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Zerofos DS Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carboxylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. When should you not use Zerofos DS Tablet?
This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Zerofos DS Tablet.
Q. Does Zerofos DS Tablet increase calcium levels?
Yes, Zerofos DS Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.
Q. Can I take antacid along with Zerofos DS Tablet?
It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Zerofos DS Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.
Q. Can I take antibiotics with Zerofos DS Tablet?
Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.
Q. Can Zerofos DS Tablet be used during breastfeeding?
Zerofos DS Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a<br>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.
Q. What happens if I miss a dose of Zerofos DS Tablet?
If you happen to miss a dose of Zerofos DS Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.
Q. When should you not use Zerofos DS Tablet?
This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Zerofos DS Tablet.
Q. Does Zerofos DS Tablet increase calcium levels?
Yes, Zerofos DS Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.
Q. Can I take antacid along with Zerofos DS Tablet?
It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Zerofos DS Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.
Q. Can I take antibiotics with Zerofos DS Tablet?
Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.
Q. Can Zerofos DS Tablet be used during breastfeeding?
Zerofos DS Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a<br>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.
Q. What happens if I miss a dose of Zerofos DS Tablet?
If you happen to miss a dose of Zerofos DS Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.
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- Calcium acetate [FDA Label]. Waltham, MA: Fresenius Medical Care North America; 2011. [Accessed 30 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:
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