Renvela 800 Mg

Renvela 800 Mg

Renvela 800 Mg is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus.

Renvela 800 Mg is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Renvela 800 Mg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Drug =Sevelamer

Strength = 800 Mg

Manufacture= Sanofi India Ltd

How to Take

Take Renvela 800 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Renvela 800 Mg is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Renvela 800 Mg Tablet

Renvela 800 Mg Sachet

Renvela 400 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Choking, or trouble swallowing;

Black, bloody, or tarry stools;

Severe constipation with stomach pain; or

Constipation that gets worse or does not clear up.

Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;

Upset stomach, gas, bloating;

Diarrhea, constipation;

Tired feeling;

Itching

Joint pain.

Warning

Fallowing problems. Your doctor can rather prescribe Renvela 800 Mgfor oral suspension

Problems with motility (movement) in your stomach and bowel

Being sick frequently

Active inflammation of the bowel

Have undergone major surgery on your stomach or bowel.

If you experience severe abdominal pain, stomach or intestine disorders, or blood in the stool (gastrointestinal bleeding). These symptoms can be due to sevelamer crystals deposit in your bowel. Contact your doctor who will decide on continuing the treatment or not.

Develop low or high levels of calcium in your blood. Since this medicine does not contain calcium your doctor might prescribe additional calcium tablets.

Have a low amount of vitamin D in your blood. Therefore, your doctor may monitor the levels of vitamin D in your blood and prescribe additional vitamin D as necessary. If you do not take multivitamin supplements you may also develop low levels of vitamins A, E, K and folic acid in your blood and therefore your doctor may monitor these levels and prescribe supplemental vitamins as necessary.

Have disturbed level of bicarbonate in your blood and increased acidity in the blood and other body tissue. Your doctor should monitor the level of bicarbonate in your blood.

Uses

Renvela 800 Mg Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.