CELLULOSE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Brand & Generic Names

Calcibind

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Antiurolithic

Uses

Prevents formation of calcium kidney stones.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Oral suspension--Dissolve in full glass of liquid and swallow. Note: Drink 8 ounces of water or other liquid every hour while you are awake.

When to take:
According to instructions on prescription label. Usually 3 times a day with meals.
Don't take within 1-1/2 hours of taking any laxative or antacid containing magnesium.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Combines with calcium in food to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

Time lapse before drug works:
None. Works right away.

Don't take with:
Any other medicines (including over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, laxatives, antacids, diet pills, caffeine, nose drops or vitamins) without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
Drowsiness, mental changes, muscle spasms, seizures.

WHAT TO DO:

• Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

In case of overdose, see Overdose Section.

Common:

Loose bowel movements.

Infrequent:

Abdominal pain.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:

• You have bone disease.
• You have hyperparathyroidism.
• You have too little calcium in your blood.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you have heart disease.
• If you have kidney disease.

Over age 60:
No special problems expected.

Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use.

Breast-feeding:
No special problems expected. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
Not recommended up to age 16.

Prolonged use:
Talk to your doctor about the need for follow-up medical examinations or laboratory studies to check serum calcium and magnesium concentrations (every 6 months), serum parathyroid hormone, urinary calcium and urinary oxalate levels (occasionally).

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Avoid if you feel confused, drowsy or dizzy.

Discontinuing:
No special problems expected.

Others:
Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
-------------------------	-------------------------
Calcium-containing	Decreased effect of cellulose sodium
medications	phosphate.
Magnesium-containing	Decreased magnesium effect.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	Decreased vitamin C effect.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	No special problems expected.
Milk or other dairy	Decreases effectiveness of
products or tea.	cellulose sodium phosphate.
Cocaine:	No special problems expected.
Spinach, broccoli,	Decreases effectiveness of
rhubarb.	cellulose sodium phosphate.
Marijuana:	No special problems expected.
Tobacco:	No special problems expected.