Sevhold 800mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Increased phosphate levels in blood
₹402.5
₹40.25/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Sevhold Tablet
Uses of Sevhold Tablet
Sevhold 800mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased phosphate levels in blood
It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.
It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.
Side effects of Sevhold Tablet
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain upper, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia.
How to use Sevhold 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. It is better to take Sevhold 800mg Tablet with food.
How Sevhold Tablet works
Sevhold 800mg tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
In Depth Information on Sevhold Tablet
Expert advice for Sevhold Tablet
Take sevelamer tablets with meals.
Avoid taking any other medicines within 1 hour before or 3 hours after you take sevelamer.
Do not start or continue sevelamer and consult your doctor:
- if you have allergy to sevelamer.
- if you have problems with bowel motility such as feeling of fullness, urge to vomit (nausea), vomiting, constipation, prolonged loose motions (diarrhea) or pain in the abdomen (symptoms of active inflammatory bowel disease).
- if you have undergone major surgery on your stomach or bowel.
Warnings
Special precautions for Sevhold 800mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Sevhold 800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Sevhold 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactatio
+moren.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
...
Driving
It is not known whether Sevhold 800mg Tablet alters the abil
+moreity to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
...
Kidney
SAFE
Sevhold 800mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevhold 800mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients....
+moreHowever, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Liver
Sevhold 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients wit
+moreh liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevhold 800mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Tacsant 0.5mg Capsule, Tacromus 2mg Capsule, Myphen 500mg Tablet, Tacromus 0.25mg Capsule
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Sevelamer, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Sevhold 800mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Sevelamer
Q. What is sevelamer carbonate/sevelamer hydrochloride?
Sevelamer is available in 2 forms - Sevelamer carbonate and sevelamer hydrochloride. Both are same in function and used to treat hyperphosphatemia (increased blood phosphate level)
Sevhold is used in patient who requires dialysis to remove extra phosphate from the blood. However, it should not be given to patients who are about to undergo dialysis soon.
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