K-Phos No. 2

K-Phos No. 2 is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, ANHYDROUS. It is labelled by Beach Products, Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 0486-1134, label effective 20230223. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, ANHYDROUS are most often described in connection with: usage k-phos, highly effective, urinary acidifier, product helps, keep calcium, reduces odor, rash caused, ammoniacal urine. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

INDICATONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® No. 2 is a highly effective urinary acidifier for use in patients with elevated urinary pH. This product helps keep calcium soluble and reduces odor and rash caused by ammoniacal urine. Also, by acidifying the urine, it increases the antibacterial activity of methenamine mandelate and methenamine hippurate.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet four times daily with a full glass of water. When the urine is difficult to acidify, administer one tablet every two hours not to exceed 8 tablets in a 24-hour period.

CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in patients with infected phosphate stones, in patients with severely impaired renal function (less than 30% of normal) and in the presence of hyperphosphatemia.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting) may occur with phosphate therapy. Also, bone and joint pain (possible phosphate-induced osteomalacia) could occur. The following adverse effects may be observed (primarily from sodium or potassium): headaches; dizziness; mental confusion; seizures; weakness or heaviness of legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; muscle cramps; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of hands or feet; numbness or tingling around lips; fast or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual weight gain; low urine output; unusual thirst.

What is K-Phos No. 2 used for?
INDICATONS AND USAGE K-PHOS® No. 2 is a highly effective urinary acidifier for use in patients with elevated urinary pH. This product helps keep calcium soluble and reduces odor and rash caused by ammoniacal urine. Also, by acidifying the urine, it increases the antibacterial activity of methenamine mandelate and methenamine hippurate.

Who makes K-Phos No. 2?
Beach Products, Inc. is the labeler of record for K-Phos No. 2.

What form does K-Phos No. 2 come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is K-Phos No. 2 prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Has K-Phos No. 2 been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.