Renagel - Sevelamer - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Renagel.
• Renagel
• seh-VELL-uh-mer

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, vomiting, or constipation may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occurs.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Renagel Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage is permitted between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C).

Renagel Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

Medicinal Applications

• Sevelamer is used to treat dialysis patients (with kidney disease) who have high phosphorus levels in their blood.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Read Before Using Renagel (precautions)

• This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use especially.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually 3 times daily with meals; or take as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Swallow this medication whole; do not crush or chew this medicine.
• If you are using the capsule form of this drug, do not crush, chew, or open the capsules.
• Do not take other oral medications within 1 hour before, or 3 hours after taking this medication.
• Doing so could decrease the effectiveness of the other drugs.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.