Osvaren film-coated tablets, 200 pcs

Area of application

This medicine is used to treat elevated blood phosphate levels in patients with chronic kidney failure who are having dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis).It belongs to the group of phosphate binders.Phosphate is a mineral that affects bone health.If kidney function is impaired, high phosphate levels can occur in the blood, which can lead to bone problems.The preparation binds phosphate and helps to balance phosphate levels.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The film-coated tablets contain the following active ingredients: 451.5 mg calcium diacetate x-water, 110 mg calcium ion, 435 mg calcium diacetate, 235 mg magnesium carbonate, heavy, basic and 60 mg magnesium ion.The following excipients are also included: croscarmellose sodium salt, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, corn starch, refined castor oil, 50 mg sucrose, pre-gelatinized starch and 5.6 mg total sodium ion.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are allergic to calcium acetate, magnesium carbonate or any of the other ingredients.The medication should also not be taken if phosphate levels in the blood are too low, calcium levels in the blood are elevated, magnesium levels in the blood are elevated, total AV-block III or myasthenia gravis.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.The prescribed dose should be taken exactly as directed and monitored by your doctor based on the phosphate level in your blood.The recommended dose is 3 to 10 film-coated tablets, with the maximum daily dose not exceeding 12 film-coated tablets.The recommended starting dose is 3 tablets per day.The dose is then gradually increased until the desired phosphate levels in the blood are reached, unless high calcium levels are evident.Its use is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been proven.

The medicine can be taken for a long period of time, although it is at the discretion of your doctor to determine the exact period.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel that the effect is either too strong or too weak.

If you take more than you should, please ask your doctor for advice, as calcium and magnesium levels may increase and cause serious side effects.If you forget to take a dose, you should continue with the next dose.Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose.The intake should not be interrupted or stopped without first consulting your doctor.

Intake

Always take this medicine with meals.The tablets should not be crushed or chewed.No other oral medicines mentioned in the leaflet should be taken within 2 hours before and 3 hours after intake.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor before taking the product.Discuss changes in your diet, as how you take the medicine and the type of dialysis you have will affect your body's phosphate levels.Your doctor will regularly check your phosphate, magnesium and calcium levels as well as the calcium-phosphate product in your blood.Caution is advised when taking vitamin D supplements and certain diuretics at the same time, as these can increase the amount of calcium in the body.If you have chronic kidney disease, taking this medicine can lead to high calcium levels in the blood.Pay attention to possible symptoms of increased calcium levels in the blood.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.To date, there is no or only very limited experience with its use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.You should only take the medicine if your doctor thinks that the potential benefit outweighs the risk.Your calcium and magnesium levels will be checked regularly.If you are taking the medicine, breast-feeding is not recommended.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.