Sevlam-CP 800mg 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.

Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is used to control the levels of phosphate in the blood of adult kidney failure patients on dialysis

Uses of Sevlam-CP Tablet

High phosphate levels in blood

Side effects of Sevlam-CP 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 Sevlam-CP

Nausea
Vomiting
Upper abdominal pain
Flatulence
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use Sevlam-CP 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. Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet 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

Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Sevlam-CP 800mg 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 Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Sevlam-CP 800mg 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 Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Epoxide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Phosphorous binder

Patient concerns

Weakness, Digest problem , Loss of appetite, Very sleepy and lazyness I have also consulted with local physician and as per test report everything is fine Please suggest some medicine for above mentioned problems

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

rabekind cp twice a day for 2 weeksrabekind Cp 1st tablet in empty stomach in morning , than 2nd tablet before 1 hour of dinner

My baby is CP child she lower limb tendon extension

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatmentyour query is incomplete

Medicine for type 2 diabete now i am taking janumet xr cp 100/1000

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir at this stage discontinuing the anti-diabteic medications is not advisable all of a sudden. However, these medicines may be tapered off gradually. You may start taking Syzgium 1x, 1 tab twice daily for a month and keep track of your sugar levels regularly. But in case there is no change in 1-2 months, you might need to visit a homeopath. In homeopathy symptoms, history and examination is very important. In majority of cases, after a long case taking and case workout, we try to select a constitutional remedy which is used to treat the disease from its root cause. Therefore, you need to visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide accordingly. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit http://www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

FAQs

Is Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet taken with food?

Yes, Sevlam-CP 800mg 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 Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet be crushed?

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

Why is it important for me to take Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet?

It is important to take Sevlam-CP 800mg 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 Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Does Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Sevlam-CP 800mg 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 Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet?

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

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet?

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

How long do I need to take Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet?

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

Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevlam-CP 800mg Tablet?

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

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