Lanthanum Carbonate (Oral Route)

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Lanthanum Carbonate (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Fosrenol

Description

Lanthanum is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Chewable
Before Using

DR600829

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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