K-Phos No. 2
Generic name:potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate [ poe-TASS-ee-um-FOSS-fate-and-SEW-dee-um-FOSS-fate ]
Brand names: K-Phos M.F., K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is K-Phos No. 2?
Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.
K-Phos No. 2 is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.
K-Phos No. 2 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take K-Phos No. 2 if you have severe kidney disease, or high levels of phosphorus in your body.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take K-Phos No. 2 if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe kidney disease; or
high levels of phosphorus in your blood (hyperphosphatemia).
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of kidney stones in the distant past;
kidney disease;
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
high blood levels of potassium (hyperkalemia), calcium (hypercalcemia), or sodium (hypernatremia);
heart disease, high blood pressure;
toxemia of pregnancy;
Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);
breathing problems;
pancreas disorder;
thyroid disorder;
swelling in your hands or feet;
if you are dehydrated; or
if you take a diuretic or "water pill."
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether K-Phos No. 2 will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
K-Phos No. 2 should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old without a doctor's advice.
