Phosphorous Coupons & Prices

Phosphorous FAQs

How much does Phosphorous cost without insurance?

Phosphorous is a mineral that is used throughout the body in the bones, teeth, and cellular growth, energy use, and maintenance. Phosphorous is often taken as an over-the-counter or prescription supplement to address phosphorus deficiency or treat kidney stones, osteoporosis, or bone problems. It is also commonly found as the active ingredient in homeopathic remedies for cough, sore throat, dizziness, or headache. Phosphorous's generic retail price averages $50.81, but a SingleCare Phosphorous coupon lowers this cost to $20.68. You can use your SingleCare Phosphorous coupon on over-the-counter supplements, like Phosphorous, with a doctor's prescription.

For non-prescription Phosphorous supplements, customers can expect to pay $50.81. With a SingleCare discount card and a prescription for Phosphorous, you would pay only $20.68.

How much does Phosphorous cost with insurance?

Insurance coverage of Phosphorous will depend on many factors, but typically a prescription for Phosphorous will not be covered by your insurance plan. If it is, the copay cost of Phosphorous could vary depending on your insurance plan and the actual product prescribed. A reliable way to save money is with a SingleCare Phosphorous coupon. With a price of $20.68 for generic Phosphorous, a SingleCare savings card may be a better option for your Phosphorous prescription than insurance.

Does Medicare cover Phosphorous and how much does it cost?

Medicare prescription drug plans usually do not cover purchases of Phosphorous even when prescribed by a physician. For Medicare patients using Phosphorous, you can pay as low as $20.68.if you bring your SingleCare Phosphorous coupon and your prescription to a participating SingleCare pharmacy, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, or Duane Reade.

What is the brand name of Phosphorous?

Phosphorus is typically sold in a salt form, that is, as a phosphate. These salts are typically calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, and so on. Phosphates are widely available in over-the-counter generic brands such as The Vitamin Shoppe or Swanson.

As a prescription drug, the best-known brand-name Phosphorous supplements are K-Phos and Phospha 250. Other generic prescription phosphate supplements are manufactured by Sandoz, Aphena, Mylan, and other generic manufacturers.

What is Phosphorous?

Phosphorous is a mineral and vital nutrient that is used throughout the body. Along with calcium, Phosphorous is a critical mineral component of bones and teeth, giving them their hardness and strength. In the body, phosphorus salts, called phosphates, are perhaps one of the most critical chemical components in storing and using energy in cells. Phosphates also help shape proteins and regulate their function. Phosphorous combined with fats (phospholipids) make up the structure of all the cell membranes in the body.

Phosphorous cannot be made by the body. It must be ingested in food or supplements. Low Phosphorous levels in the body (hypophosphatemia) can have serious consequences: bones become weaker and break more easily, muscles become weaker, and, if Phosphorous levels fall too far, the respiratory system could fail. It is rare for people to have Phosphorous deficiency through poor diet. More commonly, hypophosphatemia is due to illness, injury, or medicines, such as diuretics, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, or hormones.

Phosphorous can be taken in both over-the-counter and prescription dietary supplements to treat Phosphorous deficiency, osteoporosis, bone problems, and calcium kidney stones. For kidney stones, phosphates both buffer the acid in the urine and reduce excess calcium.

Finally, homeopathic drugs use Phosphorous to treat cough, sore throat, dizziness, or headache.

What are the side effects of Phosphorous?

The most common side effects of Phosphorous include but are not limited to diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Taking too much Phosphorous can cause excess Phosphorous in the body, a potentially severe condition. Symptoms of excess Phosphorous include muscle weakness, headache, muscle cramps, fatigue, increased thirst, confusion, and seizures.

Phosphorous is a normal part of the diet and is found in most foods, so allergic reactions are extremely rare. However, Phosphorous supplements often have other inactive ingredients, which may cause allergic reactions. These side effects include itching, rash, hives, and trouble breathing. If you have any reaction to Phosphorous supplements, discontinue using the supplement and talk with your physician about alternatives.