{"product_id":"fosrenol-lanthanum","title":"FOSRENOL (Lanthanum)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOSRENOL (Lanthanum)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhosphate Binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOSRENOL (Lanthanum) is indicated for reduction of serum phosphorous absorption in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOSRENOL (Lanthanum) dissolves into lanthanum ions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(La\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) in the upper gastrointestinal tract, which bind dietary phosphate ions.  They form insoluble lanthanum phosphate complexes that are insoluble and excreted through the feces, thereby resulting in a net decrease in serum phosphate and calcium levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e Take 1,500 – 4500 mg daily divided and taken with or immediately after meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Administer with or immediately after meals.  Chewable tablet should be chewed completely prior to swallowing.  Tablet may be crushed to aid in chewing. Unchewed or incompletely chewed tablets may cause serious GI complications. For oral powder sprinkle powder on a small quantity of applesauce or other similar food (not liquid) and administer immediately. Do not store for future use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsider separating administration of oral medications from lanthanum when reduced bioavailability would significantly affect the concomitant medication’s safety or efficacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore starting FOSRENOL (Lanthanum), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have a biliary obstruction, gastrointestinal disease, hepatic impairment, if you have a bowel obstruction, fecal impaction, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Lanthanum use has been associated with rare but serious adverse events such as GI obstruction\/fecal impaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible.  However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose.  Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times.  Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C).  Protect from light.  Keep the container tightly closed.  Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hypocalcemia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for FOSRENOL (Lanthanum), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAKEDA","offers":[{"title":"250mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47134801789246,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47134801854782,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47134801920318,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47134801985854,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Fosrenol250mg.jpg?v=1695130710","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/fosrenol-lanthanum","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}