Package Insert: Information for the Patient
Phosphate NM 3.56 g Powder for Oral Solution
Sodium Monohydrate Phosphate
Read this package insert carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
NM Phosphate is used to increase the amount of phosphate in the body in cases of rickets and osteomalacia, where there is a lack of phosphate (hypophosphatemia) and that are resistant to vitamin D intake.
Do not take NM Phosphate:
Warnings and precautions
Special attention should be given when administering NM Phosphate to:
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take NM Phosphate.
Patients with low-sodium diets should note that this medication contains 25.8 mmol (589.03 mg) of sodium per packet.
Other medications and NM Phosphate
Use of NM Phosphate with other medications. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication.
While using this medication, avoid the use of antacids containing aluminum, as their use may make this medication ineffective.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Driving and operating machines
No problems have been described regarding driving and operating machines.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and children over 5 years old
The doctor must adjust the dose according to the blood phosphorus concentrations.
Children under 5 years old
The doctor must adjust the dose according to the blood phosphorus concentrations.
Use in patients over 65 years old:
Use in patients with renal insufficiency:
Administration form
Phosphate NM must be dissolved in a half glass of water, shaking until complete dissolution and drinking slowly.
If you take more Phosphate NM than you should
The main symptoms of overdose are hyperphosphatemia and hypernatremia.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to a medical center immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forgot to take Phosphate NM
Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses.
If you interrupt the treatment with Phosphate NM
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication may produce adverse effects, although not all people may experience them.
In rare cases, it may cause nausea and vomiting.
Other effects may also appear, including:
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use (website: www.notificaRAM.es). By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Phosphate NM
Appearance of the product and content of the packaging
Packaging containing 20 or 100 sachets.
Holder of the marketing authorization
Nutrición Médica, S.L.
C/ Arequipa, 1
28043 Madrid. Spain.
Responsible for manufacturing
Industrial Farmacéutica Cantabria S.A
Pirita, 9.
28850 Torrejón de Ardoz. Spain
The detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
Date of the last review of this leaflet:
July 2016
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