Calci-Ostelin B12

Calcium Phosphate:

• Indications and usage
• Dosage and administration
• Dosage forms and strengths
• Contraindications
• Warnings and precautions
• Adverse reactions
• Drug interactions
• Use in specific populations
• Overdosage
• Description
• Clinical pharmacology
• Nonclinical toxicology
• Clinical studies
• How supplied/storage and handling
• Patient counseling information
• Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) reviews

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).

- Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease. (1)

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended initial dose of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate for the adult dialysis patient is 2 capsules with each meal. Increase the dose gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal.

- Starting dose is 2 capsules with each meal. (2)

- Titrate the dose every 2 to 3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal. (2)

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Capsule: 667 mg Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate capsule.

- Capsule: 667 mg Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate capsule. (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with hypercalcemia.

- Hypercalcemia. (4)

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting Calci-Ostelin B12 acetate and Vitamin D. Severe hypercalcemia may require hemodialysis and discontinuation of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate. (5.1)

- Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (5.2)

5.1 Hypercalcemia

Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia when treated with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate), including Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate. Avoid the use of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) supplements, including Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate.

An overdose of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate may lead to progressive hypercalcemia, which may require emergency measures. Therefore, early in the treatment phase during the dosage adjustment period, monitor serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) levels twice weekly. Should hypercalcemia develop, reduce the Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate dosage, or discontinue the treatment, depending on the severity of hypercalcemia

More severe hypercalcemia (Ca >12 mg/dL) is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor and coma. Severe hypercalcemia can be treated by acute hemodialysis and discontinuing Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate therapy.

Mild hypercalcemia (10.5 to 11.9 mg/dL) may be asymptomatic or manifest as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Mild hypercalcemia is usually controlled by reducing the Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate dose or temporarily discontinuing therapy. Decreasing or discontinuing Vitamin D therapy is recommended as well.

Chronic hypercalcemia may lead to vascular calcification and other soft-tissue calcification. Radiographic evaluation of suspected anatomical regions may be helpful in early detection of soft tissue calcification. The long term effect of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate on the progression of vascular or soft tissue calcification has not been determined.

Hypercalcemia (>11 mg/dL) was reported in 16% of patients in a 3 month study of solid dose formulation of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate; all cases resolved upon lowering the dose or discontinuing treatment.

Maintain the serum calcium-phosphorus (Ca x P) product below 55 mg²/dL².

5.2 Concomitant Use with Medications

Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere [see Warnings and Precautions ].

- The most common (>10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea and vomiting. (6.1)

- In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea during Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate therapy. (6)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-800-962-8364 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

In clinical studies, Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate has been generally well tolerated.

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate was studied in a 3 month, open-label, non-randomized study of 98 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients and an alternate liquid formulation of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate was studied in a two week double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study with 69 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients. Adverse reactions (>2% on treatment) from these trials are presented in Table 1.

Preferred Term	Total adverse reactions reported for Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate N=167 N (%)	3 month, open label study of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate N=98 N (%)	Double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of liquid Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate N=69
			Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate N (%)	Placebo N (%)
Nausea	6 (3.6)	6 (6.1)	0 (0)	0 (0)
Vomiting	4 (2.4)	4 (4.1)	0 (0)	0 (0)
Hypercalcemia	21 (12.6)	16 (16.3)	5 (7.2)	0 (0)

Mild hypercalcemia may be asymptomatic or manifest itself as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. More severe hypercalcemia is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor, and coma. Decreasing dialysate Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) concentration could reduce the incidence and severity of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate-induced hypercalcemia. Isolated cases pruritus have been reported, which may represent allergic reactions.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate: dizziness, edema, and weakness.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

The drug interaction of Calci-Ostelin B12 acetate is characterized by the potential of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) to bind to drugs with anionic functions (e.g., carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups). Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism.

There are no empirical data on avoiding drug interactions between Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate and most concomitant drugs. When administering an oral medication with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy, administer the drug one hour before or three hours after Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate. Monitor blood levels of the concomitant drugs that have a narrow therapeutic range. Patients taking anti-arrhythmic medications for the control of arrhythmias and anti-seizure medications for the control of seizure disorders were excluded from the clinical trials with all forms of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate.

- Calcium acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. (7)

- When clinically significant drug interactions are expected, administer the drug at least one hour before or at least three hours after Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate or consider monitoring blood levels of the drug. (7)

7.1 Ciprofloxacin

In a study of 15 healthy subjects, a co-administered single dose of 4 Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate tablets, approximately 2.7g, decreased the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by approximately 50%.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category C:

Calci-Ostelin B12 acetate capsules contains Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate use in pregnant women. Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 ) ]. Maintenance of normal serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. Hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) levels are properly monitored during and following treatment.

8.2 Labor and Delivery

The effects of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate on labor and delivery are unknown.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Calci-Ostelin B12 Acetate Capsules contains Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate and is excreted in human milk. Human milk feeding by a mother receiving Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) levels are appropriately monitored.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

10 OVERDOSAGE

Administration of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate in excess of the appropriate daily dosage may result in hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

11 DESCRIPTION

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate acts as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate. Its molecular formula is C₄H₆CaO₄, and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is:

Each white opaque/blue opaque capsule contains 667 mg of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate USP (anhydrous; Ca(CH₃COO)₂; MW=158.17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate), polyethylene glycol 8000 and magnesium stearate. Each capsule shell contains: black monogramming ink, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains: ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac glaze.

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) Acetate Capsules are administered orally for the control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure.

Chemical Structure

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Patients with ESRD retain phosphorus and can develop hyperphosphatemia. High serum phosphorus can precipitate serum Calci-Ostelin B12 resulting in ectopic calcification. Hyperphosphatemia also plays a role in the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with ESRD.

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate, when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

Orally administered Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate from pharmaceutical dosage forms is systemically absorbed up to approximately 40% under fasting conditions and up to approximately 30% under nonfasting conditions. This range represents data from both healthy subjects and renal dialysis patients under various conditions.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or fertility studies have been conducted with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

Effectiveness of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate in decreasing serum phosphorus has been demonstrated in two studies of the Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate solid oral dosage form.

Ninety-one patients with end-stage renal disease who were undergoing hemodialysis and were hyperphosphatemic (serum phosphorus >5.5 mg/dL) following a 1 week phosphate binder washout period contributed efficacy data to an open-label, non-randomized study.

The patients received Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate 667 mg tablets at each meal for a period of 12 weeks. The initial starting dose was 2 tablets per meal for 3 meals a day, and the dose was adjusted as necessary to control serum phosphorus levels. The average final dose after 12 weeks of treatment was 3.4 tablets per meal. Although there was a decrease in serum phosphorus, in the absence of a control group the true magnitude of effect is uncertain.

The data presented in Table 2 demonstrate the efficacy of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease patients. The effects on serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) levels are also presented.

* Ninety-one patients completed at least 6 weeks of the study. † ANOVA of difference in values at pre-study and study completion. ‡ Values expressed as mean ± SE.
Parameter	Pre-Study	Week 4*	Week 8	Week 12	p-value†
Phosphorus (mg/dL)‡	7.4 ± 0.17	5.9 ± 0.16	5.6 ± 0.17	5.2 ± 0.17	≤0.01
Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) (mg/dL)‡	8.9 ± 0.09	9.5 ± 0.10	9.7 ± 0.10	9.7 ± 0.10	≤0.01

There was a 30% decrease in serum phosphorus levels during the 12 week study period (p<0.01). Two-thirds of the decline occurred in the first month of the study. Serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) increased 9% during the study mostly in the first month of the study.

Treatment with the phosphate binder was discontinued for patients from the open-label study, and those patients whose serum phosphorus exceeded 5.5 mg/dL were eligible for entry into a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Patients were randomized to receive Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate or placebo, and each continued to receive the same number of tablets as had been individually established during the previous study. Following 2 weeks of treatment, patients switched to the alternative therapy for an additional 2 weeks.

The phosphate binding effect of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate is shown in the Table 3.

* ANOVA of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate vs. placebo after 2 weeks of treatment. † Values expressed as mean ± SEM.
Parameter	Pre-Study	Post-Treatment		p-value*
		Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) Acetate	Placebo
Phosphorus (mg/dL)†	7.3 ± 0.18	5.9 ± 0.24	7.8 ± 0.22	<0.01
Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) (mg/dL)†	8.9 ± 0.11	9.5 ± 0.13	8.8 ± 0.12	<0.01

Overall, 2 weeks of treatment with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate statistically significantly (p<0.01) decreased serum phosphorus by a mean of 19% and increased serum Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) by a statistically significant (p<0.01) but clinically unimportant mean of 7%.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) Acetate Capsules

667 mg capsule is supplied as a white opaque/blue opaque capsule, imprinted with “54 215” on the cap and body.

NDC 0615-2303-39: Blistercards of 30 Capsules

NDC 0615-2303-30: Unit-dose Boxes of 30 Capsules

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Inform patients to take Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate capsules with meals, adhere to their prescribed diets, and avoid the use of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) supplements including nonprescription antacids. Inform the patients about the symptoms of hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].

Advise patients who are taking an oral medication where reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy to take the drug one hour before or three hours after Calci-Ostelin B12 (Calcium Phosphate) acetate capsules.

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Revised April 2016

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin):

• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Why is Calci-Ostelin B12 ) prescribed?
• Dosage and administration
• Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) side effects, adverse reactions
• Calci-Ostelin B12 ) contraindications
• Calci-Ostelin B12 ) using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special instructions
• Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) drug interactions
• Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) reviews

Pharmacological action

Calci-Ostelin B12 ) refers to a group of water-soluble vitamins. It has high biological activity. Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) is necessary for normal hematopoiesis (promotes maturation of erythrocytes). Involved in the processes of transmethylation, hydrogen transport, synthesis of methionine, nucleic acids, choline, creatine. Contributes to the accumulation in erythrocytes of compounds containing sulfhydryl groups. Has a beneficial effect on liver function and the nervous system. Activates the coagulation of blood in high doses causes an increase in the activity of thromboplastin and prothrombin.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Metabolized in the tissues, becoming a co-enzyme form - adenosylcobalamin which is the active form of cyanocobalamin. Excreted in bile and urine.

Why is Calci-Ostelin B12 ) prescribed?

Anemia due to B12-deficiency conditions; in the complex therapy for iron and posthemorrhagic anemia; aplastic anemia caused by toxic substances and drugs; liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis); funicular myelosis; polyneuritis, radiculitis, neuralgia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; children cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, peripheral nerve injury; skin diseases (psoriasis, photodermatosis, herpetiformis dermatitis, neurodermatitis); to prevent and treat symptoms of deficiency of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) (including the application of biguanide, PASA, vitamin C in high doses); radiation sickness.

Dosage and administration

Calci-Ostelin B12 ) is used as injections SC, IV, IM, intralumbar, and also oral. With anemia associated with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) deficiency is introduced on 100-200 mcg in 2 days. In anemia with symptoms of funicular myelosis and megalocytic anemia with diseases of the nervous system - 400-500 micrograms in the first 7 days daily, then 1 time every 5-7 days. In the period of remission in the absence of events funicular myelosis maintenance dose - 100 mcg 2 times a month, in the presence of neurological symptoms - at 200-400 mcg 2-4 times a month. In acute post-hemorrhagic anemia and iron anemia by 30-100 mcg 2-3 times a week. When aplastic anemia (especially in children) - 100 micrograms before clinical improvement. When nutritional anemia in infants and preterm - 30 mcg / day during 15 days.

In diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system and neurological diseases with a pain syndrome is administered in increasing doses - 200-500 mcg, with the improvement in the state - 100 mcg / day. The course of treatment with Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) is 2 weeks. In traumatic lesions of peripheral nervous system - at 200-400 mcg every other day for 40-45 days.

When hepatitis and cirrhosis - 30-60 mcg / day or 100 mg every other day for 25-40 days.

Dystrophy in young children, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy - by 15-30 mcg every other day.

When funicular myelosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis can be introduced into the spinal canal at 15-30 mcg, gradually increasing the dose of 200-250 micrograms.

In radiation sickness, diabetic neuropathy, sprue - by 60-100 mcg daily for 20-30 days.

When deficiency of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) to prevent - IV or IM for 1 mg 1 time a month; for treatment - IV or IM for 1 mg daily for 1-2 weeks, the maintenance dose is 1-2 mg IV or IM from 1 per week, up to 1 per month. Duration of treatment is determined individually.

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) side effects, adverse reactions

CNS: rarely - a state of arousal.

Cardiovascular system: rarely - pain in the heart, tachycardia.

Allergic reactions: rarely - urticaria.

Calci-Ostelin B12 ) contraindications

Thromboembolism, erythremia, erythrocytosis, increased sensitivity to cyanocobalamin.

Calci-Ostelin B12 ) using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Cyanocobalamin can be used in pregnancy according to prescriptions.

Special instructions

When stenocardia should be used with caution in a single dose of Calci-Ostelin B12 ) 100 mcg. During treatment should regularly monitor the blood picture and coagulation. It is unacceptable to enter in the same syringe with cyanocobalamin solutions of thiamine and pyridoxine.

Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) drug interactions

In an application of Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) with hormonal contraceptives for oral administration may decrease the concentration of cyanocobalamin in plasma.

In an application with anticonvulsant drugs decreased cyanocobalamin absorption from the gut.

In an Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)) application with neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, colchicine, cimetidine, ranitidine, drugs potassium decreased cyanocobalamin absorption from the gut.

Cyanocobalamin may exacerbate allergic reactions caused by thiamine.

When parenteral application of chloramphenicol may decrease the hematopoietic effects of cyanocobalamin with anemia.

Pharmaceutical incompatibility

Contained in the molecule of cyanocobalamin cobalt ion contributes to the destruction of ascorbic acid, thiamine bromide, riboflavin in one solution.

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol):

• Calci-Ostelin B12 (Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)) reviews

Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss ( osteoporosis ). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia ). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements ) are given to breast -fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D.