Foschek 500mg Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
163.91
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Foschek 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Foschek 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Foschek 500mg Tablet

Kidney

Foschek 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foschek 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Foschek 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Lanthanum Carbonate   500mg

Uses of Foschek Tablet
Foschek 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased phosphate levels in bloodIt is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.

How to use Foschek Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Foschek 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Foschek Tablet works
Foschek 500mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Decreased calcium level in blood.

Expert advice for Foschek Tablet
• Lanthanum carbonate is not recommended in children.
• Inform your doctor that you are taking lanthanum carbonate as it interferes with stomach x-rays.
• You will be regularly monitored with lab test, including phosphate levels while using lanthanum carbonate
• Do not take non-prescription antacids while taking lanthanum carbonate.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• It should not be given to patients allergic to lanthanum carbonate or any of its ingredients.
• Lanthanum carbonate should not be given to patients having a blockage in bowels (eg, ileus, impaction).