A proprietary combination of sodium acid phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium bicarbonate,
used as a phosphate supplement, it is also occasionally used to reduce high plasma calcium concentrations that result from overproduction of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland or occur with certain cancers. Phosphate-Sandoz is available as effervescent tablets and can be obtained without a prescription, but only from pharmacies.
Side effects and precautions: When used to reduce plasma calcium, this medicine may bind to calcium to form calcium phosphate in the tissues, leading to kidney impairment and the formation of kidney stones
