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What Is Calcium Phosphate
Health Encyclopedia: Calcium Phosphate
This poisoning is caused by an overdose of calcium phosphate, a substance found in some cosmetics, industrial chemicals, and cements.
Alternative Names
Tribasic; Tricalcium phosphate
Poisonous Ingredient
Calcium phosphate
Where Found
- Some cosmetic products
- Some industrial chemicals and cements
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...the kidney stones in patients with gout are made of uric acid. Some are made from calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, or substances combined with uric acid. Uric acid stones can also form when you... Read more »Images
Calcium requires adequate vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body.... Read more »
Medications
This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »
This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »
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