Specium Tablet

Calcium Acetate (667mg)

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Specium 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.

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Last updated on 22 Jul 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Calcium Acetate (667mg)

Marketer

Medigen Life Sciences

Storage

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Product introduction

Specium 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 Specium Tablet

Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood

Benefits of Specium Tablet

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. Specium 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 Specium Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.

Side effects of Specium 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 Specium

Increased calcium level in blood
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Specium 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. Specium Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Specium Tablet works

Specium 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.

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Quick tips

Specium 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 Specium 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 Specium Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Specium 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 Specium 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 Specium Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Specium Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Specium 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

Specium Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Specium Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Specium Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

When should you not use Specium 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 Specium Tablet.

Does Specium Tablet increase calcium levels?

Yes, Specium 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 Specium Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Specium Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.

Can I take antibiotics with Specium 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 Specium Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

Specium 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 Specium Tablet?

If you happen to miss a dose of Specium 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 Specium 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 Specium Tablet.

Does Specium Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Specium Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Specium Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.

Can I take antibiotics with Specium 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 Specium Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Specium Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboxylic acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Phosphorus Binders

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

Calcium acetate [FDA Label]. Waltham, MA: Fresenius Medical Care North America; 2011. [Accessed 30 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:

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Name: Medigen Life Sciences
Address: Mira Road, Thane, Maharastra,India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Specium Tablet

Benefits of Specium Tablet

Side effects of Specium Tablet

How to use Specium Tablet

How Specium Tablet works

All substitutes for Specium Tablet

Lanum Tablet

Phosnier 667 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

When should you not use Specium Tablet?

Does Specium Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Specium Tablet?

Can I take antibiotics with Specium Tablet?

Can Specium Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Specium Tablet?

When should you not use Specium Tablet?

Does Specium Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Specium Tablet?

Can I take antibiotics with Specium Tablet?

Can Specium Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Specium Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

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