Medicine Details
Foseal 400 Tablet
Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Sevelamer (400mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In High phosphate levels in blood Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy, and forming outer layers of cells in our body called the cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Foseal 400 Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Foseal 400 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
Benefits: 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 400 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Foseal 400 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. Foseal 400 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 400 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.
How to Use: Foseal 400 Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Foseal 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Foseal 400 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Foseal 400 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Foseal 400 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Foseal 400 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Foseal 400 Tablet is recommended. However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Foseal 400 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foseal 400 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Foseal 400 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: High phosphate levels in blood
Side Effects: Vomiting | Upper abdominal pain | Flatulence | Constipation | Diarrhea
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED