Sevelaz 800 Tablet

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Last updated on 19 Jan 2026 | 11:11 AM (IST)

Sevelaz 800 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.

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General Information

Contains

Sevelamer (800mg)

Marketer

Sentosa Geigy (India) Labs Limited

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Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Sevelaz 800 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.

Sevelaz 800 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 Sevelaz Tablet

High phosphate levels in blood

Benefits of Sevelaz Tablet

High phosphate levels in blood
Sevelaz 800 Tablet is used to manage high phosphate levels in the blood, especially in people with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. It helps control phosphate buildup, which supports healthy bones and prevents problems like bone pain, itching, and complications related to the heart and blood vessels.

Side effects of Sevelaz 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 Sevelaz

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation

How to use Sevelaz 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. Sevelaz 800 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Sevelaz Tablet works

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

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Quick tips

Sevelaz 800 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 Sevelaz 800 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 Sevelaz 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sevelaz 800 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sevelaz 800 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Sevelaz 800 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Sevelaz 800 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevelaz 800 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Sevelaz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Ofloxacin (Oral Route)

To take Ofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ofloxacin.

Moderate

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route)

To take Sparfloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Sparfloxacin.

Moderate

Norfloxacin (Oral Route)

To take Norfloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Norfloxacin.

Moderate

Levofloxacin (Oral Route)

To take Levofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Levofloxacin.

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route)

To take Ciprofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ciprofloxacin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sevelaz 800 Tablet taken with food?

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

Can Sevelaz 800 Tablet be crushed?

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

Why is it important for me to take Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

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

Does Sevelaz 800 Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Sevelaz 800 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 Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

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

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

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

How long do I need to take Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

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

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

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

Epoxides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Phosphorus Binders

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

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Address: M-10, Badli Industrial Estate, Phase-1, Delhi - 110042

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Sevelaz Tablet

Benefits of Sevelaz Tablet

Side effects of Sevelaz Tablet

How to use Sevelaz Tablet

How Sevelaz Tablet works

All substitutes for Sevelaz 800 Tablet

Revlamer 800 Tablet

Sevcar 800 Tablet

Acutrol C 800 Tablet

Phoscut 800 Tablet

Biosev C 800mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ofloxacin (Oral Route)

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route)

Norfloxacin (Oral Route)

Levofloxacin (Oral Route)

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Sevelaz 800 Tablet taken with food?

Can Sevelaz 800 Tablet be crushed?

Why is it important for me to take Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

Does Sevelaz 800 Tablet cause constipation?

Who should not take Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

How long do I need to take Sevelaz 800 Tablet?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

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