Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Composition of Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Sevalac 800 mg Tablet contains Sevelamer (800mg). It belongs to the Non-calcium phosphate binder (polymeric anion-exchange resin) class of medicines.

Uses of Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

• Used to control high blood phosphate (hyperphosphatemia) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• especially those on dialysis.

Key benefits

• Lowers high serum phosphate in CKD
• Reduces dietary phosphate absorption
• Helps prevent bone/mineral complications of CKD
• Non-calcium phosphate binder option

How Sevalac 800 mg Tablet works

Sevelamer is a non-absorbed phosphate-binding polymer. It binds dietary phosphate in the gut and prevents its absorption, thereby lowering serum phosphate levels in CKD.

How to take Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take with meals as prescribed by the doctor; swallow whole with water (do not crush or chew unless advised). Dose is individualized based on serum phosphate and dietary phosphate intake.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Sevalac 800mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sevalac are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision in CKD. Can cause gastrointestinal adverse effects including severe constipation, bowel obstruction/ileus or GI bleeding (seek urgent care for severe stomach pain, persistent constipation, vomiting, blood in stools). May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and folate; supplementation may be needed in long-term use. Monitor phosphate, calcium, PTH and bicarbonate as advised. Use with caution in patients with swallowing disorders or major GI motility disorders.

Do not take Sevalac if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce absorption of some medicines; separate dosing where advised. Notable interactions include ciprofloxacin (avoid co-administration; separate or use alternative), levothyroxine (monitor TSH; separate doses), mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus/cyclosporine (monitor levels), antiarrhythmics and anticonvulsants (monitor clinical effect/levels).

How to store Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Sevalac 800 mg Tablet

Sevalac 800mg Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment. You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor. You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary. Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevalac 800mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOKINDLE

Therapeutic class:

Phosphate binder (Anti-hyperphosphatemic)

Drug class:

Non-calcium phosphate binder (polymeric anion-exchange resin)

Chemical class:

Epoxides