Renaphos Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as phosphate binders. It contains calcium acetate. It is commonly used to treat kidney failure in individuals undergoing regular haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). In kidney failure, the phosphate levels in the blood can be high. Renaphos Tablet controls the phosphate levels by removing phosphate from the food in your stomach before it enters the bloodstream. Thus, it helps to prevent the high phosphate levels in the stream.

FAQs

How does Renaphos Tablet work?

Renaphos Tablet controls the phosphate levels by removing phosphate from the food in your stomach before it gets into the bloodstream. Thus, it helps to prevent the high levels of phosphate in the bloodstream.

What are symptoms of high phosphorus?

High phosphorus often does not cause symptoms itself. However, excess phosphorus in your blood can remove calcium from your bones and other body parts, resulting in low calcium (hypocalcemia). Low calcium causes symptoms such as muscle cramps, bone and joint discomfort, weak bones, and itchy skin or rash.

In which conditions Renaphos Tablet is not recommended not to use?

It is not recommended for use if you are allergic to any components present in Renaphos Tablet , if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or urine, or if you have low levels of phosphate in your blood.

How is hyperphosphatemia (high phosphorus) detected?

Doctors will test your blood phosphate level to see if you have excess phosphorus. If your phosphate level is higher than 4.5 mg/dL, your doctor may order additional tests to rule out kidney disease.