DEXTROSE 5%-ELECTROLYTE 48

Electrolyte Formula with Dextrose 5%, Solution for injection

Food

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Phosphorus Salts at the same time with foods which contain oxalates (rhubarb, spinach, tomatoes, celery, nuts, beans, berries, chocolate) or phytates (bran and whole-grain cereals). These foods can decrease the amount of Phosphorus absorbed from the stomach. To limit this interaction, avoid these foods within 2 hours of taking Phosphorus Salts.

· Notes for Professionals: Foods containing oxalates (found in vegetables like rhubarb, tomatoes, celery, and spinach; as well as berries, beans, nuts and chocolate) or phytates (found in bran and whole-grain cereals) may reduce the absorption of phosphorus by forming complexes with the phosphorus salt.

Electrolyte Formula with Dextrose 5%, Solution for injection

Foods high in potassium

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: If you are taking Phoshorus products which contain potassium such as Neutra-Phos or K-Phos, you should also avoid salt substitutes and low salt milk product, as these products also contain potassium. Too much potassium can lead to muscle problems or an abnormal heartbeat.

· Notes for Professionals: Food or medicines containing a high potassium content such as salt substitutes could increase the risk of complications of potassium excess when given with potassium-based phosphorous salts.

Electrolyte Formula with Dextrose 5%, Solution for injection

Alcohol

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: Ethanol can decrease the actions of Magnesium Salts, by increasing its elimination from the body. To get the best results, limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking Magnesium Salts or supplements.

· Notes for Professionals: Excessive ethanol (e.g., alcoholism) may result in increased urinary excretion of magnesium. Avoid high intakes of ethanol while taking magnesium salts.

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