Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Sevelamer Carbonate 400mg tablet is a non-calcium phosphate binder for high blood phosphate in chronic kidney disease, particularly during dialysis. It supports management of kidney-related mineral and bone disturbances without adding calcium.

How to use

Take the tablets with phosphate-containing meals and swallow them intact. Do not crush or chew them. The renal team adjusts the amount to phosphate results and meal content; taking them away from food reduces their useful binding action.

How it works

Sevelamer binds dietary phosphate in the intestine, forming a non-absorbed complex that is eliminated in stool and lowers serum phosphate.

Side effects

Possible effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, and gas. Serious concerns include bowel obstruction, severe constipation, swallowing trouble, choking, GI bleeding, and severe allergy.

Important information

Tell your renal team about dialysis, difficulty swallowing, bowel obstruction, severe constipation or gastrointestinal surgery. Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, ciprofloxacin, levothyroxine, seizure medicines and immunosuppressants. Phosphate results, calcium and parathyroid-hormone management, and fat-soluble vitamin needs form part of the treatment plan.