phoslo gelcaps
Phoslo Gelcaps (Calcium Acetate) is a blood coagulation factor used to treat Hypocalcemia, Chronic Kidney Failure, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
Calcium Acetate · by Fresenius Medcl Care
Available as a generic: Calcium Acetate
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Calcium Acetate
- Drug class
- Blood Coagulation Factor
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Calcium Acetate 667MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Fresenius Medcl Care
- FDA application
- NDA021160
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Phoslo Gelcaps treat?
- Phoslo Gelcaps (Calcium Acetate) may be used to treat hypocalcemia, chronic kidney failure, postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Phoslo Gelcaps?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Phoslo Gelcaps. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Phoslo Gelcaps?
- Phoslo Gelcaps is marketed by Fresenius Medcl Care. You can see Fresenius Medcl Care's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Phoslo Gelcaps a brand-name or generic drug?
- Phoslo Gelcaps is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Calcium Acetate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Calcium Acetate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Phoslo Gelcaps available over the counter?
- No. Phoslo Gelcaps is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Phoslo Gelcaps come in?
- Phoslo Gelcaps is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Phoslo Gelcaps?
- Phoslo Gelcaps is classified as blood coagulation factor, phosphate binder, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Phoslo Gelcaps FDA-registered?
- Phoslo Gelcaps is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021160. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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