Sevlogen
Sevlogen Products are primarily used for
About Sevlogen Products
Uses of Sevlogen Products
Sevelamer is used in the treatment of High phosphate levels in blood. It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.
Sevlogen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sevlogen are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Vomiting, Constipation, Nausea, Dyspepsia.
How Sevlogen Products work
Sevelamer inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood. Sevelamer inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Patient Concerns about Sevlogen Products
Frequently asked questions about Sevlogen Products
Frequently asked questions about Sevelamer
Q. Is Sevlogen 800mg Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Sevlogen 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 Sevlogen 800mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Sevlogen 800mg Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sevlogen 800mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Q. Why is it important for me to take Sevlogen 800mg Tablet?
It is important to take Sevlogen 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 Sevlogen 800mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Q. Does Sevlogen 800mg Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Sevlogen 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.
Q. Who should not take Sevlogen 800mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Sevlogen 800mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevlogen 800mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sevlogen 800mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sevlogen 800mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet should be maintained.
Q. How long do I need to take Sevlogen 800mg Tablet?
Continue taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevlogen 800mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sevlogen 800mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Q. Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sevlogen 800mg Tablet. Also, the use of Sevlogen 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.
Products for Sevlogen
Sevlogen 800mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹380.95
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Sevlogen 400 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹250
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