Uses

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

How to use Lanthanum 1,000 Mg Oral Powder Packet

powder that is mixed into food and swallowed; tablet that is chewed and swallowed

Side Effects

What are the most common side effects of lanthanum carbonate?

The most common side effects of lanthanum carbonate are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation (see below)

There may be other side effects of lanthanum carbonate that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at www.health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345.

What are the serious side effects of lanthanum carbonate?

While less common, the most serious side effects of lanthanum carbonate are described below, along with what to do if they happen.

Severe Constipation. Lanthanum carbonate can cause severe constipation, which may lead to further gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as inflammation, slowing of digestion or movement in the gut (ileus), sores (ulcers), blockage (obstruction), or a hole in the intestine. Unchewed or partially chewed tablets may increase the risk of these side effects. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have severe constipation.

Precautions

Consult your pharmacist or physician.

Interactions

Does lanthanum carbonate interact with foods or drinks?

There are no known interactions between lanthanum carbonate and foods or drinks.

It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect lanthanum carbonate.

Does lanthanum carbonate interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?

Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using lanthanum carbonate.

  • An antacid containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium 
  • A fluoroquinolone antibiotic, such as ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin, which is a medicine commonly used for infections
  • Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic commonly used for infections
  • A tetracycline antibiotic, such as doxycycline or tetracycline, which is a medicine commonly used for infections
  • A thyroid medicine, such as levothyroxine, which is used to raise thyroid hormone levels
  • An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, such as captopril or lisinopril, which is a medicine for high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain kidney problems 
  • A statin, such as atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, which is a medicine for high cholesterol
  • A drug used to treat malaria

Lanthanum carbonate may affect the absorption of some other medicines. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Notes Notes

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