Lanthanum carbonate: how to take it safely
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Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers high phosphate in people with kidney disease, usually on dialysis.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Chew tablets completely before swallowing. Do not swallow them whole.
- Take it with or just after food.
When to take it
Take it with meals, as prescribed.
Take it with
With or just after meals.
What to avoid
- Swallowing tablets whole.
- Antacids within 2 hours of it.
- Other medicines within 2 hours, such as quinolone antibiotics. Check with your pharmacist.
- Tell your doctor if you have a bowel problem.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain.
Get help if
Severe stomach pain, vomiting, black stools or no bowel movement for days: see a doctor straight away.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.