Zerofos

Composition for Zerofos Products

Zerofos Products are primarily used for

About Zerofos Products

Uses of Zerofos Products

Calcium Acetate is used in the treatment of High phosphate levels in blood.

Zerofos Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Zerofos are Increased calcium level in blood, Nausea, Diarrhea.

How Zerofos Products work

Calcium Acetate 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.

Patient Concerns about Zerofos Products

Frequently asked questions about Zerofos Products

Frequently asked questions about Calcium Acetate

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.

Products for Zerofos

Zerofos DS Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
71
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