K-PHOS ORIGINAL

Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 500mg, Oral tablet

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.

Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 500mg, Oral tablet

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.

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