Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg

Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is used to treat high phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia) in people with chronic kidney disease, especially those on dialysis.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood phosphate levels in chronic kidney disease patients
• Used in patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
• Sometimes used in kidney disease patients not yet on dialysis, as advised by a doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Binds to phosphate present in the food you eat, inside the digestive tract
• Prevents this phosphate from being absorbed into the bloodstream
• Excess phosphate is then removed from the body through stools
• Helps reduce the risk of bone and blood vessel problems caused by high phosphate

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used to treat low phosphate levels
• Not a treatment for kidney disease itself, only for a related complication
• Not used for general calcium or vitamin D deficiency
• Not a painkiller or general digestive medicine
• Not meant for people with normal kidney function unless specifically advised

How to Use Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with meals
• Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew, or break them unless your doctor says it is fine
• Take at the same times each day along with your meals for best effect
• Do not change your dose without consulting your doctor, even if you feel fine
• Continue any prescribed diet and dialysis schedule along with this medicine

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• If you miss a dose with a meal, skip that dose and take the next one with your next meal
• Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one
• If you often forget doses, ask your doctor about ways to remember, such as reminders or dose charts

STORAGE

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

Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Constipation
• Gas or bloating

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 or swelling
• Signs of bowel blockage such as inability to pass stools or gas
• Bleeding from the digestive tract, such as black or bloody stools
• Severe allergic reaction with rash, swelling of face or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Persistent vomiting

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

Sevelamer Carbonate 800mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under the supervision of a doctor treating your kidney condition.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have a known allergy to sevelamer or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have a bowel obstruction or blockage
• Have very low phosphate levels in your blood

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have any swallowing problems or motility disorders of the gut
• Have had major stomach or bowel surgery
• Have inflammatory bowel disease or other serious digestive conditions
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking other medicines regularly, including supplements

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Ciprofloxacin and certain other antibiotics, as absorption may be reduced
• Thyroid hormone replacement tablets
• Some heart medicines such as certain anti-arrhythmic drugs
• Immunosuppressant medicines used after organ transplant
• Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), which may need separate monitoring

Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you use, and take other oral medicines at a different time from this one if advised.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine without food?

No, it should be taken with meals so it can bind phosphate from the food effectively.

Will this medicine cure my kidney disease?

No, it only helps control phosphate levels; it does not treat the underlying kidney disease.

Can I stop taking it once my phosphate level is normal?

• Do not stop on your own; continue as advised by your doctor since levels can rise again if stopped.
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