Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Sevelamer(800mg)
Acutrol 800 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.
ACUTROL 800MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called 'phosphate binder' which works by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreases its absorption. Thus, lowers the phosphate concentration in the body.
Sevelamer prevents hyperphosphatemia by binding to dietary phosphate in the gut, preventing its absorption and thus decreasing serum parathyroid hormone levels. Not absorbed following oral administration, however no absorption studies have been performed in patients with renal disease.
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 Acutrol
Nausea
Vomiting
Upper abdominal pain
Flatulence
Constipation
Diarrhea
low vitamin D levels.
stomach or intestinal tract operation.
blockage of the stomach or intestine.
difficulty swallowing.
significant constipation.
the stomach and intestines to move food at a slower pace.
Acutrol 800 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acutrol 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Acutrol 800 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Acutrol 800 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.
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Acutrol 800 Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Acutrol 800 Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Acutrol 400 Tablet should be maintained.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Acutrol 800 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Acutrol 800 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Acutrol 800 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 Acutrol 800 Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
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. Acutrol 800 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Acutrol 800 Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Acutrol 800 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 Acutrol 800 Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Acutrol 800 Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Acutrol 800 Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Q. Why is it important for me to take Acutrol 800 Tablet?
It is important to take Acutrol 800 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 Acutrol 800 Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Q. Does Acutrol 800 Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Acutrol 800 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 Acutrol 800 Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Acutrol 800 Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Acutrol 800 Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Acutrol 800 Tablet.
Q. Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Acutrol 800 Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Acutrol 800 Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Acutrol 800 Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Acutrol 800 Tablet should be maintained.
Q. How long do I need to take Acutrol 800 Tablet?
Continue taking Acutrol 800 Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Acutrol 800 Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Acutrol 800 Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Q. Do I need to have any tests while taking Acutrol 800 Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Acutrol 800 Tablet. Also, the use of Acutrol 800 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.
