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Potassium Phosphate

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
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Easy fatigue Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Edema of feet or legs Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Headaches Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Muscle cramps Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Numbness or tingling in hands or Discontinue. Call doctor when
    feet convenient.
    Unusual thirst Discontinue. Call doctor when
    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.
    Decreases phosphate
    absorption.
    Captopril Increases risk of too much
    potassium (hyperkalemia).
    Cortisone drugs or ACTH Increases serum sodium.
    Digitalis preparations Increases risk of too much
    potassium (hyperkalemia).
    Diuretics, potassium-conserving Increases risk of too much
    (amiloride, spironelactene, potassium (hyperkalemia).
    triamterene)
    Emalapril Increases risk of too much
    potassium (hyperkalemia).
    Salicylates May increase plasma
    concentration of salicylates.
    Testosterone Increases risk of edema.
    Vitamin D Phosphate absorption
    enhanced, but may increase
    chance of too much
    phosphorous in blood
    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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