Sevapik 400 mg Tablet

Uses

Sevelamer is generally used in treatment of the treatment of increased phosphate levels in blood. It is generally used in treatment of patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain upper
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Sevelamer, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Sevelamer is to be taken with food.

How it works

Sevelamer inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Faqs

Q. What is Sevelamer carbonate/Sevelamer hydrochloride?
Sevelamer is available in 2 forms - Sevelamer carbonate and Sevelamer hydrochloride. Both are same in function and used to treat hyperphosphatemia (increased blood phosphate level)

Q. What is role of Sevelamer in dialysis?
Sevelamer is used in patient who requires dialysis to remove extra phosphate from the blood. However, it should not be given to patients who are about to undergo dialysis soon.

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