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Lophos Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Lophos Tablet (Calcium Acetate) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

667mg Calcium Acetate

Manufacturer

RG Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 43.52 - 670

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What is Lophos Tablet used for?

  • Managing high phosphate levels in the blood (hyperphosphatemia) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Supporting mineral balance in patients with chronic kidney disease (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Helping reduce the risk of bone complications related to elevated phosphate
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Lophos Tablet if you are allergic to Calcium Acetate or any ingredients of the medicine.
  • Avoid if suffering from dangerously high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia).

Lophos Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameLophos
Generic NameCalcium Acetate
Strength667mg Calcium Acetate
FormTablet
Drug ClassPhosphate binder (calcium salt)
ManufacturerRG Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Lophos Tablet? (Lophos Tablet kya hai)

Lophos Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan to manage high phosphate levels and support mineral balance in patients with chronic kidney disease. It belongs to the phosphate binder (calcium salt) class of drugs. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Managing high phosphate levels in the blood (hyperphosphatemia) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Supporting mineral balance in patients with chronic kidney disease (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Helping reduce the risk of bone complications related to elevated phosphate
  • Assisting dialysis patients in maintaining phosphate control (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure support (dil kamzor hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with chronic kidney disease requiring phosphate control
  • Individuals undergoing dialysis treatment
  • BP patients

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to Calcium Acetate or any ingredients of the medicine.
  • If suffering from dangerously high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia).
  • Allergy to active ingredient

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to double dose na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Lophos Tablet if you are allergic to Calcium Acetate or any ingredients of the medicine.
  • Avoid if suffering from dangerously high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia).

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Constipation, Nausea, Stomach discomfort
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Calcium supplements and other phosphate binders
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Calcium AcetateVariousCalcium Acetate
Alternative brandVariousCalcium Acetate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Lophos Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Lophos Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Lophos Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Lophos Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Lophos Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Lophos Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Lophos Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-13 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lophos Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Lophos Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Lophos Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Lophos Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Lophos Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Lophos Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Lophos Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.