Manufacturer: Biocon
Salt Composition : Sevelamer(800mg)
Biosev C 800mg 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.Biosev C 800mg 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.
Biosev C 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.
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 Biosev C
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.
Biosev C 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biosev C 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Biosev C 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Sevelamer is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in adults and children 6 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Starting Dose for Adult Patients Not Taking a Phosphate Binder.
SEVELAMER interact with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), immunosuppressive agents (mycophenolate), thyroid medications (levothyroxine), and medication is used to treat bladder cancer (erdafitinib).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Biosev C 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Biosev C 800mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Biosev C 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 Biosev C 800mg 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. Biosev C 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Biosev C 800mg Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Biosev C 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 Biosev C 800mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Biosev C 800mg Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Biosev C 800mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Q. Why is it important for me to take Biosev C 800mg Tablet?
It is important to take Biosev C 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 Biosev C 800mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Q. Does Biosev C 800mg Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Biosev C 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.
Q. Who should not take Biosev C 800mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Biosev C 800mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Biosev C 800mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Biosev C 800mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Biosev C 800mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet should be maintained.
Q. How long do I need to take Biosev C 800mg Tablet?
Continue taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Biosev C 800mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Biosev C 800mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Q. Do I need to have any tests while taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Biosev C 800mg Tablet. Also, the use of Biosev C 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.
