⚕️ Indications
💊 Dosage & Administration
Starting Dose: 1 tablet (500 mg) three times daily with meals (totaling 1,500 mg/day).
Administration: Tablets should be chewed or crushed; do not swallow whole.
Dose Adjustment: Adjust by 500 mg per day as needed to achieve target serum phosphorus levels, with regular monitoring.
Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, resume with the next meal; do not double the dose.
Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established .
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Use with caution in patients with significant gastric or hepatic disorders, recent gastrointestinal surgery, or peritonitis during peritoneal dialysis.
Iron Accumulation Disorders: Monitor iron levels in patients with conditions like hemochromatosis, as sucroferric oxyhydroxide contains iron .skfbd.com+5Medex+5Medex+5
🔄 Drug Interactions
Can Be Taken Concurrently With:
Calcitriol, ciprofloxacin, digoxin, enalapril, furosemide, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, hydrochlorothiazide, losartan, metoprolol, nifedipine, omeprazole, quinidine, and warfarin.
Timing Considerations:
Take acetylsalicylic acid, cephalexin, and doxycycline at least 1 hour before Dephos.
Take levothyroxine at least 4 hours before Dephos.
Other Medications: For oral drugs not listed, consider separating administration times to avoid reduced bioavailability .
🚨 Side Effects
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category B: Animal studies have not shown harm to the fetus, but there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.
Lactation: Minimal iron absorption suggests low risk of excretion into breast milk .
🧊 Storage
Note: Always consult a registered healthcare professional before starting or adjusting any medication.
