Elamer 400mg Tablet

Composition Sevelamer (400mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Epoxide
Action Class Phosphorus Binders
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Astonea Labs Private Limited
Manufacturer address Village Haripur, Tehsil Raipurani Panchkula – 134204, Haryana, India

Elamer 400mg 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.

Elamer 400mg 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.

Elamer 400mg 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.

High phosphate levels in blood

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. Elamer 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Elamer 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Q: What if you forget to take Elamer Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Elamer 400mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Elamer 400mg 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 Elamer 400mg Tablet.

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

Elamer 400mg 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 Elamer 400mg Tablet.

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

Q. Is Elamer 400mg Tablet taken with food?

Yes, Elamer 400mg 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 Elamer 400mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can Elamer 400mg Tablet be crushed?

No, you should not crush, chew, or break Elamer 400mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.

Q. Why is it important for me to take Elamer 400mg Tablet?

It is important to take Elamer 400mg 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 Elamer 400mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Q. Does Elamer 400mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Elamer 400mg 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.

Q. Who should not take Elamer 400mg Tablet?

Patients who are allergic to Elamer 400mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Elamer 400mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Elamer 400mg Tablet.

Q. Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Elamer 400mg Tablet?

Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Elamer 400mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Elamer 400mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Elamer 400mg Tablet should be maintained.

Q. How long do I need to take Elamer 400mg Tablet?

Continue taking Elamer 400mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Elamer 400mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Elamer 400mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.

Q. Do I need to have any tests while taking Elamer 400mg Tablet?

Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Elamer 400mg Tablet. Also, the use of Elamer 400mg 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.

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Flatulence

Vomiting

Constipation

Nausea

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elamer 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Elamer 400mg 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

Elamer 400mg 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 Elamer 400mg 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

Elamer 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Elamer 400mg Tablet is recommended.However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Elamer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elamer 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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