Fosrenol

Fosrenol is used for:

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Reducing serum phosphate in patients with end-stage kidney disease. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fosrenol is a phosphate binder. It works by blocking the absorption of phosphate, which reduces phosphate and calcium phosphate levels in the blood.

Do NOT use Fosrenol if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Fosrenol

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Fosrenol :

Some medical conditions may interact with Fosrenol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have stomach or bowel problems (eg, an ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, bowel obstruction)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fosrenol . However, no specific interactions with Fosrenol are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Fosrenol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Fosrenol :

Use Fosrenol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Fosrenol by mouth with food.
• Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Tablets may be crushed before chewing. Do not swallow unchewed tablets.
• Medicines known to interact with antacids may interact with Fosrenol and should not be taken within 2 hours of taking Fosrenol .
• Take Fosrenol on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
• Continue to take Fosrenol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Fosrenol , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fosrenol .

Important safety information:

• Fosrenol may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Fosrenol with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not take nonprescription antacids while taking Fosrenol without approval from your doctor.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Fosrenol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• If you are on dialysis, Fosrenol may affect your dialysis procedure. Be sure that the dialysis nurses and technicians know you are taking Fosrenol .
• Lab tests, including blood phosphate levels, may be performed while you use Fosrenol . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Fosrenol should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Fosrenol if you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Fosrenol is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Fosrenol , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Fosrenol :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dizziness; fainting; fatigue; unusual weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Store Fosrenol at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Fosrenol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Fosrenol , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Fosrenol is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Fosrenol . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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