Chemical formula: La Molecular mass: 457.835 g/mol PubChem compound: 168924
Lanthanum is indicated as a phosphate binding agent for use in the control of hyperphosphataemia.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V03AE03 | Lanthanum carbonate | V Various → V03 All other therapeutic products → V03A All other therapeutic products → V03AE Drugs for treatment of hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSRENOL Oral powder | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| FOSRENOL Chewable tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Lanthanum is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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