Medicine details

Image Remophos
Name Remophos 667
Dosage Tablet
Generic Name Calcium Acetate
Classes Electrolyte and Mineral
Nutritional Supplement
Phosphate Binder
Diseases Bone Fracture
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Company ACI Limited

Drug Package Details

Strength 667 mg
Storage Condition
Origin Country Bangladesh
Commercial Pack 50
Price per pack 301.00
Cost per pack 264.88
Package unit 10 tabs strip
Price per unit 6.02
Cost per unit 5.30
Discount 0
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Remarks

Calcium Acetate

Calcium Acetate is a calcium salt of acetic acid. It is soluble in the plasma and is converted into Ca2+ ions. As a result it can act as a phosphate binder and as calcium supplement.

Calcium acetate is indicated in-

  • Hyperphosphatemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Starting dose is 2 gelcaps with each meal. 
  • Titrate the dose every 2-3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached. Most patients require 3-4 gelcaps with each meal.

The most common side effects are-

  • Hypercalcemia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Edema
  • Weakness
  • Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. 
  • Chronic hypercalcemia may lead to vascular calcification and other soft-tissue calcification. 
  • When patients with end-stage renal disease are given calcium, including calcium acetate, they may develop hypercalcemia. Calcium supplements, particularly calcium-based nonprescription antacids, should not be taken at the same time as Calcium acetate.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the formulation.