Fevincio Tablet
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Fevincio Tablet is used to treat high phosphate level in the body. It works by flushing out the excess amount of phosphate from the body to modulate its level in the body. This condition is usually seen in patients with kidney disease.
Fevincio Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. An overdose of this medicine may have harmful effects on your health. It should be taken after meals. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing with your doctor.
While on the medication, you may experience discolouration of stool, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, cough, abdominal pain, increased potassium level in blood as its side effects. You must consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Breastfeeding and pregnant woment should consult the doctor before receiving the treatment. Also, tell your doctor if your are on any medication for any health conditions.
Uses of Fevincio Tablet
Benefits of Fevincio Tablet
In High phosphate levels in blood
Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Fevincio Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Fevincio Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
Side effects of Fevincio 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 Fevincio
- Discoloration of stool
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Increased potassium level in blood
How to use Fevincio 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. Fevincio Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Fevincio Tablet works
Fevincio Tablet is an iron salt. When used to lower phosphate level in blood, it works by binding to the phosphates taken through diet, and limits their absorption. When used to treat iron deficiency, it works by converting to the ferrous form (Fe2+) allowing the absorption of the iron component in the same form as dietary iron.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fevincio Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fevincio Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fevincio Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Fevincio Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fevincio Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Fevincio Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Fevincio Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fevincio Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not chew or crush Fevincio Tablet because tablets may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth.
- This medicine can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, or abdominal pain after taking this medicine.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical attention if the child consumes it accidentally.
- Do not chew or crush Fevincio Tablet because tablets may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth.
- This medicine can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, or abdominal pain after taking this medicine.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical attention if the child consumes it accidentally.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Inorganic iron compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorus Binders
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- Ferric Citrate [FDA Label]. New York, NY: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2014. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Akognos Life Sciences
Address: Corporate & Registered Office, Akognos Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Manish Plaza, Third Floor, Plot No. 25, Sector-20 , Dwarka, New Delhi -110075
Country of origin: India
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