Sevcar 800 Tablet (Sevelamer 800mg)

INTRODUCTION

SEVCAR 800MG contains Sevelamer carbonate which belongs to a class of medicines called Phosphate binders. It binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract and reduces serum phosphorus levels in the blood. It is used to control hyperphosphataemia in dialysis, for patients undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis and with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis and have a serum phosphorus level equal to or above 1.78 mmol/l. It works by preventing hyperphosphatemia by binding to dietary phosphate in the gut and thus preventing its absorption and decreases serum phosphate levels.

High levels of serum phosphorus can lead to hard deposits in your body called calcification. These deposits can stiffen your blood vessels and make it harder for blood to be pumped around the body. It can also lead to itchy skin, red eyes, bone pain and fractures.

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. This medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to driving or using machines. It is not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. The most common side effect is constipation. It is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age.

USES OF SEVCAR 800MG

Used to control hyperphosphataemia (high phosphate levels in blood)

HOW SEVCAR 800MG WORKS

SEVCAR 800MG works by preventing hyperphosphatemia by binding to dietary phosphate in the gut and thus preventing its absorption and decreases serum phosphate levels.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take SEVCAR 800MG according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It may be taken with food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SEVCAR 800MG

COMMON
Constipation
RARE
Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat causes difficulty breathing or swallowing

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation:

Eat fruits, vegetables whole grains and high rich fiber foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
SEVCAR 800MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING
SEVCAR 800MG should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
This medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to driving or using machines.

ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Sevelamer carbonate.

OTHERS

Inform your doctor if you have,

Low levels of phosphate in your blood
Bowel obstruction
Swallowing problems
Problems with motility stomach and bowel
Being sick frequently
Inflammation of the bowel
Major surgery

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,

Ciprofloxacin
Medicines used to treat heart problems and epilepsy
Ciclosporin, mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus (medicines used to suppress the immune system)
Levothyroxine (used to treat thyroid)
Omeprazole, pantoprazole or lansoprazole