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Sevelamer ( se-VEL-a-mer) is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis. Sevelamer is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S.) Tablets (U.S.)
Sevelamer is used to treat high blood levels of phosphorous in patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis. It binds phosphorous that you get from foods in your diet and prevents it from being absorbed into your blood stream. Sevelamer is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Sevelamer comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day with meals. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew or take the capsule apart before you swallow it. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Sevelamer exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Sevelamer controls high blood levels of phosphorous which is a common problem in patients with kidney disease, but it does not cure the disease. Continue to take Sevelamer even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Sevelamer without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - Renagel - Sevelamer |