Lanthanum Carbonate

Information about Lanthanum Carbonate

Lanthanum carbonate uses

Lanthanum Carbonate is used in the treatment of High phosphate levels in blood. It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.

How lanthanum carbonate works

Lanthanum Carbonate inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood. Lanthanum Carbonate inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Common side effects of lanthanum carbonate

Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Allergic skin condition, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Tooth injury, Dyspepsia

Available Medicine for Lanthanum Carbonate

  • ₹408 to ₹936
    Panacea Biotec Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹224
    Micro Labs Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹106 to ₹205
    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹81 to ₹164
    Wockhardt Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹15 to ₹220
    La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
    2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Lanthanum Carbonate

  • Lanthanum Carbonate is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
  • You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
  • You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
  • Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Lanthanum Carbonate.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.


Content on this page was last updated on 03 October, 2022, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)