Sivel 800 Tablet

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Composition FOR Sivel 800mg Tablet

Sevelamer(800mg)

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lactation interaction for Sivel Tablet

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Sivel 800 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sivel 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sivel 800 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sivel 800 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Sivel 800mg Tablet

Sevelamer(800mg)

Sivel tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of High phosphate levels in blood. It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.

How sivel tablet works

Sivel 800 Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Common side effects of sivel tablet

Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Vomiting, Constipation, Nausea, Hypersensitivity

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Expert advice FOR Sivel Tablet

  • Sevelamer 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 Sevelamer.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
  • Sevelamer 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 Sevelamer.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Frequently asked questions FOR Sivel 800mg Tablet

Sevelamer

Q. Is Sivel 800 Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Sivel 800 Tablet can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Sivel 800 Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Sivel 800 Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sivel 800 Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Q. Why is it important for me to take Sivel 800 Tablet?
It is important to take Sivel 800 Tablet as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Sivel 800 Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
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Q. Does Sivel 800 Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Sivel 800 Tablet is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.
Q. Who should not take Sivel 800 Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Sivel 800 Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sivel 800 Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sivel 800 Tablet.
Q. Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sivel 800 Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sivel 800 Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sivel 800 Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sivel 800 Tablet should be maintained.
Q. How long do I need to take Sivel 800 Tablet?
Continue taking Sivel 800 Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Sivel 800 Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sivel 800 Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Q. Do I need to have any tests while taking Sivel 800 Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sivel 800 Tablet. Also, the use of Sivel 800 Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)