calcium acetate

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 667 mg; TAB: 667 mg

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: 667 mg calcium acetate = 169 mg (8.5 mEq) elemental Ca; doses expressed as calcium acetate salt

hyperphosphatemia, dialysis patients

[2001-2668 mg PO w/ each meal]

Start: 1334 mg PO w/ each meal, may incr. dose q2-3wk to target serum phosphate levels

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.