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    • K-PHOS ORIGINAL

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (poe TASS ee um FOS fate) prevents kidney stones caused by too much calcium in the body. It works by making your urine more acidic, which prevents the build up of calcium. It may also be used to prevent and treat low phosphorus levels in your body. Phosphorus is a mineral that plays an important role in maintaining the health of your bones, muscles, digestive tract, and nervous system. This medication can also help antibiotics for UTIs work better.


K-PHOS ORIGINAL Lifestyle Interactions

  • Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 500mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Food
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Phosphorus Salts at the same time with foods which contain oxalates (rhubarb, spinach, tomatoes, celery, nuts, beans, berries, chocolate) or phytates (bran and whole-grain cereals). These foods can decrease the amount of Phosphorus absorbed from the stomach. To limit this interaction, avoid these foods within 2 hours of taking Phosphorus Salts.
    Notes for Professionals: Foods containing oxalates (found in vegetables like rhubarb, tomatoes, celery, and spinach; as well as berries, beans, nuts and chocolate) or phytates (found in bran and whole-grain cereals) may reduce the absorption of phosphorus by forming complexes with the phosphorus salt.

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