Brand name: Potassium Phosphate (Phebra) TM
Active ingredients: dibasic potassium phosphate + monobasic potassium phosphate, phosphorus
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JANUARY 1991 : Treatment of severe hypophosphataemia (serum levels <0.3mmol/l) and other degrees of hypophosphataemia when oral therapy is not possible. Lowering the pH of urine. The treatment of potassium depletion in patients with hypokalemia. IV administration is indicated when the patient is unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalemia is severe.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
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