Most often given in conjunction with calcium for the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disease in preterm infants.
1 mmol phosphorus/phosphate (P) = 31 mg elemental phosphorus.
1 mmol elemental calcium (Ca) = 40 mg elemental calcium.
Separate oral doses from calcium supplements by at least 2 hours.
When using IV preparation, always check plasma sodium and potassium concentrations to assist in choosing the right phosphate preparation (e.g. sodium or potassium phosphate preparation).
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