Sevcar 800 Tablet

MANUFACTURER

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Sevelamer (800mg)

USES OF SEVCAR TABLET

Sevcar 800 Tablet is used in the treatment of  increased phosphate levels in blood . It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.

SEVCAR TABLET SIDE EFFECTS

Common

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain upper
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dyspepsia

HOW TO USE SEVCAR TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sevcar 800 Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW SEVCAR TABLET WORKS

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

SEVCAR TABLET RELATED WARNINGS

Alcohol   Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Sevcar 800 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation   Sevcar 800 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving   It is not known whether Sevcar 800 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney SAFE Sevcar 800 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevcar 800 Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients. Liver   Sevcar 800 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevcar 800 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF SEVCAR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Sevcar 800 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.