Sevecord 400 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Concord Biotech Ltd
Active Ingredient Sevelamer (400mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassEpoxide
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassBLOOD RELATED
Action ClassPhosphorous binder
User Rating4.4
User Reviews669
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FAQ

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Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevecord 400?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sevecord 400. Also, the use of Sevecord 400 may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
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Can Sevecord 400 be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sevecord 400 into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
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Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevecord 400?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sevecord 400 and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sevecord 400. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sevecord 400 should be maintained.
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How long do I need to take Sevecord 400?
Continue taking Sevecord 400 as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevecord 400 lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sevecord 400 may increase your phosphate levels.
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Does Sevecord 400 cause constipation?
A common side effect of Sevecord 400 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.
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Who should not take Sevecord 400?
Patients who are allergic to Sevecord 400 and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevecord 400. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevecord 400.
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Is Sevecord 400 taken with food?
Yes, Sevecord 400 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 Sevecord 400 works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
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Why is it important for me to take Sevecord 400?
It is important to take Sevecord 400 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 Sevecord 400, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
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What if you forget to take Sevecord Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sevecord 400, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Sevecord 400 Tablet Reviews

Sevecord 400 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.

Sevecord 400 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.

Sevecord 400 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.

How Sevecord 400 Tablet Works

Sevecord 400 inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

How to Use Sevecord 400 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. Sevecord 400 is to be taken with food.

Uses of Sevecord 400 Tablet

  • High phosphate levels in blood

Sevecord 400 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevecord 400 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevecord 400. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sevecord 400 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Sevecord 400 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevecord 400 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevecord 400 is recommended.However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevecord 400 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevecord 400 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Sevecord 400 is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
  • 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 Sevecord 400.
  • Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevecord 400.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
  • You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
  • Sevecord 400 is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
  • 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.
  • You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
  • 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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