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Uses:

• Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often. You will usually use this medicine at the time you have dialysis.

• This medicine must be used on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor or dialysis unit for instructions.

Storage:

• Store the capsules at room temperature in the original container, away from heat, direct light, and moisture.
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Special precautions:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using cholestyramine (Questran®), mineral oil, phenobarbital (Donnatal®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), glutethimide (Doriden®), or digitalis drugs such as digoxin (Lanoxin®) or digitoxin (Crystodigin®).
• Do not use calcium supplements or any other type of vitamin D without first asking your doctor.
• Avoid antacids that contain magnesium (such as Maalox® and Mylanta®) while using this medicine.
• Follow the diet plan your doctor gives to you.

Warnings:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or if you have a history of high levels of phosphate or calcium in your blood.

Side Effects:

• Bone or muscle pain
• Dry mouth, metallic taste in mouth
• Irregular heartbeat
• Loss of appetite, weight loss
• Nausea, vomiting, constipation
• Unusual weakness, tiredness
• Unexplained headache
• Difficult breathing
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Weight gain