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Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Sevelamer (400mg)
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Velacar 400 mg Tablet is used for high phosphate levels in blood.
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Key details
Salt: Sevelamer (400mg)
Available variants: tablet 400 mg 10`S
Price: ₹234 (₹23.44 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES
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Velacar 400 mg Tablet in Bangladesh
2 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Inophos 400Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- SevelThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Velacar 400 mg Tablet. The brand name, manufacturer, inactive ingredients and price can differ, and so can release form, so a substitute is not automatically interchangeable.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Velacar 400 mg Tablet contains Sevelamer (400mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.
Uses of Velacar 400 mg Tablet
High phosphate levels in blood
Benefits of Velacar 400 mg Tablet
- In The condition your doctor has prescribed this for
- Velacar treats the condition your doctor identified when prescribing it. Take it exactly as advised, and ask your doctor or pharmacist what to expect from it.
How Velacar 400 mg Tablet works
Velacar 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
How to take Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Velacar 400mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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 Velacar 400mg 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 Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Velacar are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach upset
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Velacar 400 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.
Do not take Velacar 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
Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.
How to store Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Velacar 400 mg Tablet
- Velacar 400mg 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 Velacar 400mg 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:
- ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES
- Therapeutic class:
- BLOOD RELATED
- Drug class:
- Prescription-only medicine
- Chemical class:
- Epoxides
Substitutes for Velacar 400 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Sevelamer (400mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Velacar 400 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosmer-400 TabletRINDZ PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹87 | 63% cheaper |
| Revlamer 400 mg TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹131 | 44% cheaper |
| Sevalac 400 TabletBIOKINDLE | tablet · 10`S | ₹220 | 6% cheaper |
| Sevbind 400 TabletCELERA PHARMA PRVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹258 | 10% more |
| Sevlaren-400 mg TabletLARENON | tablet · 15`S | ₹363 | 55% more |
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Velacar 400 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Velacar 400 mg Tablet used for?
Velacar 400 mg Tablet is commonly used for High phosphate levels in blood. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
The condition your doctor has prescribed this for: Velacar treats the condition your doctor identified when prescribing it. Take it exactly as advised, and ask your doctor or pharmacist what to expect from it.
What is the salt in Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
Velacar 400 mg Tablet contains Sevelamer (400mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Velacar 400 mg Tablet work?
Velacar 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Is Velacar 400 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Velacar 400 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Velacar are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Stomach upset. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Velacar 400 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Velacar 400 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Velacar.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Velacar 400 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Velacar 400mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule.
Is Velacar 400 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Velacar 400 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
Phosmer-400 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹87 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Velacar 400 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Velacar 400 mg Tablet starts at ₹234 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 400 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Velacar 400 mg Tablet?
Velacar 400 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Velacar 400 mg Tablet delivered?
Velacar 400 mg Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Velacar 400 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Sevelamer (400mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹234 (₹23.44 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES
- Manufacturer
- ALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES
- Therapeutic class
- BLOOD RELATED
- Drug class
- Prescription-only medicine
- Chemical class
- Epoxides
- Action class
- Phosphorus Binders
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 400 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Velacar 400 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.