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Calcium acetate

Generic Name
Calcium acetate
Brand Names
Domeboro, Eliphos, Phoslo, Phoslyra, Procalamine 3
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H6CaO4
CAS Number
62-54-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Y882YXF34X

Overview

The chemical compound calcium acetate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It has been commonly referred to as the acetate of lime. The anhydrous form is very hygroscopic, therefore the monohydrate is the common form.

Indication

Calcium acetate is one of a number of calcium salts used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease.

Associated Conditions

  • Hyperphosphataemia
  • High phosphate levels

Clinical Trials

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
16571-813
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
10/19/2022
EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
76282-377
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
6/1/2021
Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited
68022-0119
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
1/9/2024
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
23155-621
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
11/10/2021
LUPIN LIMITED
57297-134
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
2/17/2016
Carilion Materials Management
68151-5204
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
9/3/2015
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
53808-0216
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
3/12/2010
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
53808-1001
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
12/29/2014
Chartwell RX, LLC.
62135-191
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
10/3/2023
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-3460
ORAL
667 mg in 1 1
1/6/2011

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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ARTG ID
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No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
LYPHOLYTE MULTI-ELECTROLYTE CONC INJ
lyphomed, division of fujisawa canada inc.
01944940
Liquid - Intravenous
22 MG / ML
12/31/1991
PHOSLO TABLETS
02229437
Tablet - Oral
667 MG
2/22/2006
TYM-PLEX
bio active canada ltd.
02234226
Liquid - Oral
3 X
5/26/1998
CALCIUM ACETATE TAB 667MG
stanley pharmaceuticals, a division of vita health products inc.
01982591
Tablet - Oral
667 MG
12/31/1993
CALCAREA ACETICA
dolisos canada inc.
02234366
Globules ,  Liquid ,  Granules - Oral
1 X
1/5/1998
L.111 COMP.- TAB ORL
homeocan inc.
02164639
Tablet - Oral
2 D
12/31/1995
RENODORON - TABLET
weleda ag heilmittelbetriebe
02173719
Tablet - Oral
15 D
4/9/1998
LYPHOLYTE
Pharmaceutical Partners Of Canada Inc
02139618
Solution - Intravenous
440 MG / 20 ML
8/14/1996
HYPERLYTE (MULTI-ELECTROLYTE CONCENTRATE)
b. braun medical inc
01963910
Liquid - Intravenous
440 MG / 25 ML
9/4/1998
LIPOPT
terra botanica products ltd.
02233343
Liquid - Oral
12 X
6/3/1998

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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