Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg

Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg — Uses and Benefits

Sevelamer Carbonate is mainly prescribed to control high blood phosphate (phosphorus) levels in people with chronic kidney disease, especially those undergoing dialysis.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high phosphate levels in blood (hyperphosphatemia) in chronic kidney disease patients
• Used in patients on dialysis or with advanced kidney disease as advised by a nephrologist
• Helps prevent complications related to excess phosphate such as bone and heart problems over time

HOW IT WORKS

• Binds to phosphate present in the food you eat, within the stomach and intestine
• Prevents this phosphate from being absorbed into the bloodstream
• The bound phosphate is then removed from the body through stool
• Does not get significantly absorbed into the bloodstream itself

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used to treat kidney disease itself, only manages phosphate levels
• Not a treatment for low calcium levels directly
• Not used for general digestive issues or acidity
• Not a substitute for dialysis or other kidney treatments
• Not meant for people with normal kidney function unless specifically advised

How to Use Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with meals
• Swallow tablets whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break unless your doctor says it is fine
• Take at the same times each day, along with each main meal, for best effect
• Continue taking it even if you feel well, since phosphate control needs regular use
• Do not stop or change the dose without talking to your doctor
• Keep taking other prescribed kidney medicines and follow your dietary advice alongside this

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• If you miss a dose with a meal, skip it and take the next dose with your next meal
• Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one
• If you are unsure, contact your doctor or pharmacist for guidance

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, light, and moisture
• Keep the container tightly closed
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Constipation
• Bloating or gas

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Itching

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe stomach pain, especially with vomiting or bleeding
• Signs of intestinal blockage such as inability to pass stool or gas
• Difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat (allergic reaction)
• Blood in stool or black tarry stools
• Severe constipation that does not improve

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India. It should be used under regular medical supervision, usually by patients with chronic kidney disease.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to sevelamer or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have a bowel obstruction or blockage
• Have very low phosphate levels in blood

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any problems with your digestive system, such as swallowing difficulty or bowel surgery
• Have low calcium levels or other mineral imbalances
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking other oral medicines, since sevelamer can affect their absorption
• Have any inflammatory bowel disease

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Ciprofloxacin and certain other antibiotics
• Thyroid hormone medicines
• Some heart or blood pressure medicines
• Immunosuppressant drugs
• Other oral medicines may need to be timed apart from sevelamer doses; always inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine without dialysis?

Some patients with advanced kidney disease not yet on dialysis may also be prescribed this, based on their phosphate levels and doctor's advice.

Will this medicine affect my calcium levels?

Unlike calcium-based phosphate binders, it generally does not add calcium, but your doctor will still monitor your calcium levels regularly.

Can I take my other tablets at the same time as this medicine?

• It is often advised to take other oral medicines at a different time since sevelamer can reduce their absorption; check timing with your doctor or pharmacist.
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