SEVELAMER belongs to a group of medications called ‘phosphate binder’, which works by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing its absorption. This lowers the phosphate concentration in the body. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood, prevents the unsafe buildup of phosphate in your body, helps keep your bones strong, and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes. SEVELAMER controls hyperphosphataemia (high blood phosphate levels) in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine) or peritoneal dialysis (where the fluid is pumped into the abdomen and an internal body membrane filters the blood), and patients with chronic kidney disease.
Take SEVELAMER exactly as directed by your doctor. The most common side effects of SEVELAMER are vomiting, upper abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach ache, indigestion, and flatulence. Although, not every person faces the side effects of SEVELAMER, and even some of the unpleasant effects of SEVELAMER do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
The use of SEVELAMER is restricted in persons with a known history of allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine, have low levels of phosphate in their blood, and have a bowel obstruction. SEVELAMER contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking SEVELAMER. Tell your doctor if you are facing swallowing problems, motility (movement) in your stomach and bowel, being sick frequently, active inflammation of the bowel, Â have undergone major surgery on your stomach or bowel, or have serious inflammatory bowel disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking SEVELAMER.
