Severen 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Sevelamer (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Severen 400mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood, particularly in patients on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Severen 400mg Tablet is prescribed to manage elevated phosphate levels in the blood, especially for patients undergoing dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It works by inhibiting the absorption of phosphate from the intestine, thereby reducing phosphate levels in the blood. While effective, it may cause side effects such as low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K. Patients are advised to take this medication with food and adhere to their prescribed diet. It is important to inform the doctor of any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, constipation, or abdominal pain, and to avoid taking other medications close to the time of taking Severen 400mg Tablet.
Directions for Use
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. Severen 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Severen 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Quick Tips
Severen 400mg 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 Severen 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Severen 400mg Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Severen 400mg 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 Severen 400mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food in the digestive tract. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Can Severen 400mg Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Severen 400mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Why is it important for me to take Severen 400mg Tablet?
Severen 400mg Tablet is important for patients undergoing dialysis who cannot control phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When phosphate levels exceed the normal range in the blood, it can cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and increase the risk of fractures. Severen 400mg Tablet binds to phosphate from food in the digestive tract, reducing these elevated serum phosphate levels.
Does Severen 400mg Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Severen 400mg Tablet is constipation. However, it does not occur in everyone. Other commonly reported side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and abdominal pain. If these side effects become severe and affect you, consult your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Severen 400mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Severen 400mg Tablet or have low phosphate levels in the blood should avoid taking it. Additionally, patients with intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Severen 400mg Tablet.
Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Severen 400mg Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Severen 400mg Tablet, and it should not be taken simultaneously. However, if taken together, a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Severen 400mg Tablet should be maintained.
How long do I need to take Severen 400mg Tablet?
Continue taking Severen 400mg Tablet as recommended by your doctor. Severen 400mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure the underlying disease. Therefore, you may have to continue its use for life. Stopping Severen 400mg Tablet might increase your phosphate levels.
Do I need to have any tests while taking Severen 400mg Tablet?
Regular monitoring of serum phosphate levels is necessary when taking Severen 400mg Tablet. It may also be beneficial to monitor vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid levels due to potential fluctuations.
