Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting) may occur with the use of potassium phosphate.
Also, bone and joint pain (possible phosphate-induced osteomalacia) could occur.
The following adverse effects may be observed with potassium administration: irregular heartbeat;
mental confusion;
weakness or heaviness of legs;
unusual tiredness;
muscle cramps;
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet;
numbness or tingling around lips;
shortness of breath or troubled breathing.
Like all medications, K Phos Original can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: