Product introduction
Lanum Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in the blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications, particularly in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.
Lanum Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.
The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Lanum Tablet
Benefits of Lanum Tablet
In Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood
Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Lanum Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Lanum Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
Side effects of Lanum Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lanum
- Increased calcium level in blood
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Lanum Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lanum Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Lanum Tablet works
Lanum Tablet contains calcium acetate that binds with the phosphate in the food you eat, so that it gets eliminated from the body without being absorbed. In this way, high levels of phosphate in the blood are reduced.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lanum Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Lanum Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lanum Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lanum Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Lanum Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Lanum Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lanum Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Lanum Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Lanum Tablet.
- If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
- Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Lanum Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
- Lanum Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Lanum Tablet.
- If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
- Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Lanum Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorus Binders
User feedback
Patients taking Lanum Tablet
Twice A Day
100%
What are you using Lanum Tablet for?
Others
67%
Nutritional d*
33%
*Nutritional deficiencies
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
How do you take Lanum Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Lanum Tablet on price
Not Expensive
50%
Expensive
33%
Average
17%
FAQs
When should you not use Lanum Tablet?
This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Lanum Tablet.
Does Lanum Tablet increase calcium levels?
Yes, Lanum Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.
Can I take antacid along with Lanum Tablet?
It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Lanum Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.
Can I take antibiotics with Lanum Tablet?
Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.
Can Lanum Tablet be used during breastfeeding?
Lanum Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a<br>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.
What happens if I miss a dose of Lanum Tablet?
If you happen to miss a dose of Lanum Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.
When should you not use Lanum Tablet?
This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Lanum Tablet.
Does Lanum Tablet increase calcium levels?
Yes, Lanum Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.
Can I take antacid along with Lanum Tablet?
It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Lanum Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.
Can I take antibiotics with Lanum Tablet?
Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.
Can Lanum Tablet be used during breastfeeding?
Lanum Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a<br>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.
What happens if I miss a dose of Lanum Tablet?
If you happen to miss a dose of Lanum Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Calcium acetate [FDA Label]. Waltham, MA: Fresenius Medical Care North America; 2011. [Accessed 30 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:
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Address: Behind Rajpath Club, Kensville Road, Opp. Infostretch Building, Off S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad- 380059, Gujarat- India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2027
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lanum Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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