Potassium Phosphate |
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Basic Information
Potassium phosphate is a phosphate supplement. It does not
function as a potassium supplement.
Brand names:
Monobasic Potassium Phosphate Tablets
K-Phos Original(R)
Potassium Phosphate Capsules for Oral Solution
Neutra-Phos-K(R)
Available from natural sources? Yes
Available from synthetic sources? No
Prescription required? Yes, for medical purposes
NATURAL SOURCES
Almonds
Beans, dried
Calves' liver
Cheese, cheddar
Cheese, pasteurized process
Eggs
Fish
Milk
Milk products
Peanuts
Peas
Poultry
Pumpkin seeds
Red meat
Sardines, canned
Scallops
Soybeans
Sunflower seeds
Tuna
Whole-grain products
REASONS TO USE
Builds strong bones and teeth (with calcium).
Promotes energy metabolism.
Promotes growth, maintenance and repair of all body tissues.
Buffers body fluids for acid-base balance.
Acidifies urine and reduces possibility of kidney stones.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces effects of stress.
Accelerates growth in children.
Helps reduce pain of arthritis.
WHO NEEDS ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS?
Anyone suffering prolonged vomiting.
Those with inadequate caloric or dietary intake or increased
nutritional requirements.
Those who take excessive amounts of antacid.
Older people (over 55 years).
Those who abuse alcohol or other drugs. Alcoholics probably
need phosphate supplementation.
People with a chronic wasting illness, excess stress for long
periods or who have recently undergone surgery.
Those with liver disease.
People with hyperparathyroidism.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Bone pain
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Easily broken bones
UNPROVED SPECULATED SYMPTOMS
Rickets
LAB TESTS TO DETECT DEFICIENCY
Serum phosphorous
DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
| Age |
RDA |
| 0-6 months |
240mg |
| 6-12 months |
360mg |
| 1-10 years |
800mg |
| 11-17 years |
1200mg |
| 18+ years |
800mg |
| Pregnant |
+400mg |
| Lactating |
+400mg |
What this mineral does:
Necessary for utilization of many B-complex vitamins.
An important constituent of all fats, proteins, carbohydrates
and many enzymes.
Available as:
Tablets: Swallow whole with full glass of liquid. Don't chew
or crush. Take with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals unless
otherwise directed by your doctor.
Capsules for oral solution: Empty contents into at least 1/2
glass water or other liquid. Don't swallow filled capsule. Take
with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
Oral solution: Dilute in at least 1/2 glass water or other
liquid. Take with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals unless
otherwise directed by your doctor.
A constituent of many multivitamin/mineral preparations.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have severe kidney disease.
Have kidney stones and analysis has shown their composition to
be magnesium ammonium phosphate.
Consult your doctor if you have:
Hypoparathyroidism.
Osteomalacia.
Acute pancreatitis.
Chronic kidney disease.
Rickets.
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease).
Dehydration.
Severe burns.
Heart disease.
Over age 55:
No special problems expected.
Pregnancy:
Take under doctor's supervision only.
Don't take megadoses.
Breast-feeding:
Take under doctor's supervision only.
Don't take megadoses.
Effect on lab tests:
May show false decrease in bone uptake in technetium-labeled
diagnostic-imaging tests.
Storage:
Store in cool, dry place away from direct light, but don't
freeze.
Store safely out of reach of children.
Don't store in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and moisture
may change action of mineral.
OVERDOSE/TOXICITY
Signs and symptoms:
Seizures, heartbeat irregularities, shortness of breath.
What to do:
For symptoms of overdosage: Discontinue mineral, and seek
emergency treatment. Also see ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE
EFFECTS section below.
For accidental overdosage (such as child taking entire bottle):
Dial 911 (emergency), 0 for operator or your nearest Poison
Control Center.
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
| Reaction or effect |
What to do |
| Abdominal pain |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Bone or joint pain |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Confusion |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Decreased volume of urine in |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| one day |
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| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Easy fatigue |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Edema of feet or legs |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Headaches |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Muscle cramps |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Numbness or tingling in hands or |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
| feet |
convenient. |
| Unusual thirst |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
INTERACTION WITH MEDICINE, VITAMINS OR MINERALS
| Interacts with |
Combined effect |
| Anabolic steroids |
Increases risk of edema. |
| Antacids with aluminum or |
May prevent absorption of |
| magnesium |
phosphates. |
| Calcium-containing supplements |
Increases risk of depositing |
| and antacids |
calcium in soft tissues. |
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Decreases phosphate |
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absorption. |
| Captopril |
Increases risk of too much |
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potassium (hyperkalemia). |
| Cortisone drugs or ACTH |
Increases serum sodium. |
| Digitalis preparations |
Increases risk of too much |
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potassium (hyperkalemia). |
| Diuretics, potassium-conserving |
Increases risk of too much |
| (amiloride, spironelactene, |
potassium (hyperkalemia). |
| triamterene) |
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| Emalapril |
Increases risk of too much |
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potassium (hyperkalemia). |
| Salicylates |
May increase plasma |
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concentration of salicylates. |
| Testosterone |
Increases risk of edema. |
| Vitamin D |
Phosphate absorption |
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enhanced, but may increase |
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chance of too much |
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phosphorous in blood |
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and body cells. |
INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Beverages
Alcoholic beverages decrease available phosphorous for vital
body functions.
Overconsumption of soft drinks may adversely affect absorption
of phosphorous and calcium.
Foods
Overconsumption of rhubarb, spinach and bran may decrease
absorption of potassium phosphates.
Overconsumption of meats and convenience foods may adversely
affect absorption of phosphorous and calcium.
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