TABLE 1.

Dose rates for intestinal phosphate binder therapy in cats

Intestinal phosphate binder	Dose
Aluminum hydroxide (Alternagel; Johnson & Johnson-Merck) 600 mg/5 ml	30 mg/kg PO q8h; 45 mg/kg PO q12h (give with meal)
Calcium carbonate (Tums; GlaxoSmithKline) regular strength 500 mg/tablet	30 mg/kg PO q8h; 45 mg/kg PO q12h (give with meal)
Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel; Genzyme) 400 mg tablets	33–54 mg/kg PO q8h; 50–80 mg/kg PO q12h (give with meal)
Chitosan and calcium carbonate (Epakitin/Ipakitine; Vétoquinol)	1 g/10 lb twice daily with food
Lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol; Shire Pharmaceuticals) 500 mg chewable tablets	12.5–25 mg/kg/day PO 6.25–12.5 mg/kg PO q12h starting dose (give with meal, do not swallow tablet whole)
Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate (Renalzin; Bayer HealthCare) Not available in USA	2 ml applied to cat's food once or twice daily

PO = orally