Sevelamer
Sevelamer (Renagel) is a phosphate binder used to lower high phosphate levels in people with chronic kidney disease. This page lists the one formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Sevelamer binds phosphate in the gut, preventing it from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Renagel tablets come in two strengths, 400 mg and 800 mg.
- The medicine is listed for hyperphosphataemia in chronic kidney disease.
About sevelamer
Renagel is the only brand of Sevelamer in this catalogue. The phosphate binder sevelamer is supplied as a tablet in two strengths and is used for hyperphosphataemia in chronic kidney disease.