What is calcium acetate?

What is calcium acetate?

Calcium acetate - Wikipedia

  • Type of drug: phosphate binder
  • Use: hyperphosphataemia (high phosphate level)
  • Dose: 475-950 mg (Renacet) two to three times a day with food
  • Side-effects: constipation/diarrhoea; hypercalcaemia (high calcium level) – that you will not normally notice
  • Monitor: phosphate and calcium levels.

Note 1 . Two preparations: Phosex® and Renacet® tablets (different dosages)
Note 2. Other phosphate binders include Calcium carbonate.

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Last Reviewed on 5 May 2024

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