Sevelam 400 Tablet 10

Sevelam 400 Tablet is used in people with chronic kidney disease on dialysis to control phosphate levels and prevent related complications.

Uses of Sevelam 400 Tablet are:

• High Phosphate Levels: Helps lower raised blood phosphate in people on dialysis.

• Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Helps prevent overactivity of the parathyroid glands linked to high phosphate.

• Calcification Risk: Helps lower the risk of calcium deposits in soft tissues and blood vessels.

Here are some instructions while taking Sevelam-400 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet.

• Never change your dosage without consulting your doctor first.

• Remember not to stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Sevelam-400 Tablet is taken orally.

Sevelam-400 Tablet contains sevelamer (400 mg). This medicine works in the body in the following ways:

• Binds to dietary phosphate: Sevelamer binds to the phosphate in your intestines, forming an insoluble complex.

• Reduces blood phosphate levels: The complex formed is excreted from the body through your faeces. This reduces the amount of phosphate absorbed into your bloodstream, effectively lowering your blood phosphate levels.

• Store your Sevelam-400 Tablet at room temperature, ideally below 30 degrees Celsius.

• Keep the medicine away from high heat and moisture to ensure its effectiveness.

• Always remember to keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

• Make sure you use Sevelam-400 Tablet before its expiry date.

• Since Sevelam-400 Tablet is used to manage high blood phosphate levels, you might find it beneficial to limit your intake of high-phosphate foods like dairy products, beans, lentils, and whole grains.

• As this medicine is also intended for those with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, incorporating a low-sodium diet could help manage your condition. Remember to consult your doctor for detailed dietary recommendations.