Introduction

Sevel is used to treat increased phosphate level 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 lower the phosphate levels in the blood. Sevel 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 maximum benefit of the medicine. Using of Sevel 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.

Uses of Sevel

• High phosphate levels in blood

Side effects of Sevel

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upper abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

How to use Sevel

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. Sevel is to be taken with food.

How Sevel works

Sevel inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

What if you forget to take Sevel?

If you miss a dose of Sevel, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.