Renasel 800mg Tablet

Sevelamer (800mg)

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Renasel 800mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 26 Sep 2024 | 01:14 AM (IST)

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Sevelamer (800mg)

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Taj Pharma India Ltd

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Product introduction

Renasel 800mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.

Renasel 800mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.

Uses of Renasel Tablet

High phosphate levels in blood

Side effects of Renasel Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Renasel

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Vomiting
Constipation
Nausea

How to use Renasel 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. Renasel 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Renasel Tablet works

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

All substitutes for Renasel 800mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Renasel 800mg Tablet 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 Renasel 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Renasel 800mg Tablet 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 Renasel 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Renasel 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Renasel 800mg 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Renasel 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Renasel 800mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Renasel 800mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Renasel 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Renasel 800mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Renasel 800mg Tablet taken with food?

Yes, Renasel 800mg 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 Renasel 800mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Renasel 800mg Tablet be crushed?

No, you should not crush, chew, or break Renasel 800mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.

Why is it important for me to take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

It is important to take Renasel 800mg 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 Renasel 800mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Does Renasel 800mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Renasel 800mg 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.

Who should not take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Patients who are allergic to Renasel 800mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Renasel 800mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Renasel 800mg Tablet.

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Renasel 800mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Renasel 800mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Renasel 800mg Tablet should be maintained.

How long do I need to take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Continue taking Renasel 800mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Renasel 800mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Renasel 800mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.

Do I need to have any tests while taking Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Renasel 800mg Tablet. Also, the use of Renasel 800mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Epoxide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Phosphorous binder

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

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Renasel 800mg Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Renasel Tablet

Side effects of Renasel Tablet

How to use Renasel Tablet

How Renasel Tablet works

All substitutes for Renasel 800mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Renasel 800mg Tablet taken with food?

Can Renasel 800mg Tablet be crushed?

Why is it important for me to take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Does Renasel 800mg Tablet cause constipation?

Who should not take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Renasel 800mg Tablet?

How long do I need to take Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Do I need to have any tests while taking Renasel 800mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

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