Renagel
Sevelamer tablets for high phosphate levels in kidney disease. They bind phosphate in the gut so it leaves the body.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Sevelamer
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg · 800mg
This listing uses Renagel as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Renagel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Renagel details
- Alternative names
- sevelamer
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphate Binder
- Pharmacological class
- Phosphate Polymer Sequestrant
- Contraindications
- bowel obstruction; hypophosphataemia
- Minor side effects
- vomiting; nausea; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Serious side effects
- intestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Genzyme
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ciprofloxacin; Levothyroxine; Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Sevelamer tablets for high phosphate levels in kidney disease. They bind phosphate in the gut so it leaves the body.
Mechanism of action
Binds dietary phosphate within the gastrointestinal tract, limiting its systemic absorption and lowering serum levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Renagel is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Sevelamer, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.