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Ketoalfa tablet is indicated for prevention & treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease in connection with a limited dietary protein intake 40 gm/day or less(adult). Usually this applies to patients whose glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is less than 25 ml/min.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
In general, unless prescribed otherwise, take 4-8 tablets 3 times a day during meals. This dosage applies to adults (with 70 kg body weight). Swallow whole. The tablets must not be chewed. Food should contain 40 g/day protein or less (adults). Ingestion during meals facilitates proper absorption and the metabolisation into the corresponding amino acids. These tablets are given as long as the GFR is between 5 and about 25mL/minute.
Side Effects
Hypercalcaemia (Very Rare), If hypercalcaemia occurs, the intake of vitamin D should be reduced. In case of persisting hypercalcaemia, the dose of Ketoalfa Acid Keto Analogues as well as the intake of any other calcium sources has to be reduced.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
The serum calcium level should be monitored regularly Ensure sufficient calorie intake In the presence of hereditary phenylketonuria, attention should be given to the fact that Ketoalfa Acid Keto Analogues contains phenylalanine Monitoring of the serum phosphate levels is needed in case of concomitant administration of aluminium hydroxide
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients, Hypercalcemia, disturbed amino acid metabolism.