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Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 28 Mar 2025 | 06:29 AM (UTC)

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide Uses

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used in the treatment of High phosphate levels in blood.

How Sucroferric oxyhydroxide works

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide contains Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide, an iron-based, calcium-free phosphate binder that binds to the dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and prevents its uptake into the blood, when taken with meals. This way, it helps treat high phosphate levels in the blood.

Common side effects of Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Discoloration of stool, Diarrhea, Nausea, Taste change
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Expert advice for Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

  • Sucroferric oxyhydroxide 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 Sucroferric oxyhydroxide.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.