Calcium Acetate Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperphosphatemia
Initial: 1334 mg orally with each meal.
Maintenance: The dosage may be increased gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3 to 4 gelcaps or 15 to 20 mL with each meal.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
To decrease the incidence of hypercalcemia, do not give other calcium supplements while administering calcium acetate. Monitor serum calcium levels twice weekly during the early dose adjustment period. Do not allow serum calcium-phosphate product ([Ca] x [PO 4]) to exceed 66.
