Sevelamer Avansor
Sevelamer Avansor helps lower high phosphorus levels in your blood by binding to phosphorus from your food.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
800 mg
Active Ingredient
Sevelamer carbonate
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and elderly usually start with one or two 800 mg tablets, taken three times a day with meals.
Method
Take the tablets after or with meals. Swallow them whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break them.
Important
Your doctor will adjust your dose based on your blood phosphorus levels, and they will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Vomiting
- •Upper abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Constipation
RARE
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Slow bowel movement
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sevelamer carbonate or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if your blood phosphate levels are low.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a blocked bowel.
- Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing. You might need a different form of this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have problems with stomach or bowel movement, or if you vomit often.
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- Tell your doctor if you have active inflammatory bowel disease or have had major stomach or bowel surgery.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you get severe stomach pain, bowel problems, or blood in your stools. These could be signs of serious bowel inflammation.
- Constipation is very common and can be a sign of a blocked bowel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience constipation.