Foseal C 800mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Sevelamer(800mg)


Foseal 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.


Foseal 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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Foseal C 800mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Pharmacokinets

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.

Side Effects

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 Foseal C

Nausea

Vomiting

Upper abdominal pain

Flatulence

Constipation

Diarrhea

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to sevelamer or any component of the formulation; bowel obstruction: hypophosphatemia, active mucosal injury.

Pregnancy Related Information

Foseal 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Foseal C 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Foseal 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.

Indications

Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate) 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.

Interactions

Sevelamer may interfere with the effectiveness of some drugs (including ciprofloxacin, mycophenolate, thyroid medications such as levothyroxine, among others) by making it more difficult for them to be absorbed by the stomach. Ask your pharmacist about the best times to take your other medications.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Foseal C 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Foseal C 800mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Foseal 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 Foseal 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.

How To Use

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. Foseal C 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

FAQs

Q. Is Foseal C 800mg Tablet taken with food?

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

Q. Can Foseal C 800mg Tablet be crushed?

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

Q. Why is it important for me to take Foseal C 800mg Tablet?

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

Q. Does Foseal C 800mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Foseal 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.