Brand name: Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate (Phebra) TM
Active ingredients: monobasic potassium phosphate, phosphorus
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 1 JANUARY 1991: Treatment of severe hypophosphataemia (serum levels <0.3mmol/l) and other degrees of hypophosphataemia when oral therapy is not possible. Lowering the pH of urine. The treatment of potassium depletion in patients with hypokalaemia; IV administration is indicated when the patient is unable to take potassium orally or if hypokalemia is severe.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Visual appearance
a clear and colourless or faintly straw coloured, particle-free solution
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
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