Sevelamer (400mg)
Forsemer 400mg 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.Forsemer 400mg 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Forsemer
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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. Forsemer 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Forsemer 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Forsemer 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Forsemer 400mg 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.
Forsemer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Forsemer 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Forsemer 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Forsemer 400mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Forsemer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Forsemer 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Forsemer 400mg 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 Forsemer 400mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Forsemer 400mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
It is important to take Forsemer 400mg 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 Forsemer 400mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
A common side effect of Forsemer 400mg 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.
Patients who are allergic to Forsemer 400mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Forsemer 400mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Forsemer 400mg Tablet.
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Forsemer 400mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Forsemer 400mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Forsemer 400mg Tablet should be maintained.
Continue taking Forsemer 400mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Forsemer 400mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Forsemer 400mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Forsemer 400mg Tablet. Also, the use of Forsemer 400mg Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
