Product introduction
Revlamer 400 Tablet contains sevelamer, a phosphate binder prescribed to people with advanced kidney disease who are on dialysis. When the kidneys stop working properly, phosphate builds up in the blood. This tablet helps keep that level in a safer range.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Uses of Revlamer 400 Tablet
- High blood phosphate levels in dialysis patients with severe kidney disease.
Benefits of Revlamer 400 Tablet
By limiting how much phosphate the body takes in from food, it helps bring blood phosphate down to the target your nephrologist sets. Better phosphate control supports bone and heart health in long-term dialysis patients. It works best when combined with the diet plan and dialysis schedule advised by your doctor.
Side effects of Revlamer 400 Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Diarrhoea.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Indigestion.
- Constipation.
- Other stomach or bowel upset.
How to use Revlamer 400 Tablet
Take it by mouth exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually with meals so it can bind phosphate from the food you eat. Swallow the tablet whole with water without crushing or chewing it. Do not change the dose on your own, as your doctor adjusts it based on blood phosphate reports.
How Revlamer 400 Tablet works
Sevelamer is a non-absorbed polymer that attaches to phosphate in the gut during digestion. The bound phosphate then leaves the body in the stool instead of entering the bloodstream, which lowers the phosphate level in the blood.
Substitutes for Revlamer 400 Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is not clearly known how alcohol interacts with this medicine, and alcohol is generally discouraged in kidney disease. Ask your doctor before drinking.
Animal studies suggest possible risk to the baby, so it is generally not recommended in pregnancy. Use only if your doctor judges the benefit outweighs the risk.
It may pass into breast milk and could be unsafe for the infant. Discuss with your doctor before using it while nursing.
It is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
This medicine is meant for people with kidney disease on dialysis, but data are limited, so follow your nephrologist's guidance closely.
Limited information suggests no dose change is generally needed in liver disease. Use as advised by your doctor.
Quick tips
- Take the tablet with meals as directed so it can bind the phosphate in your food.
- Follow the low-phosphate diet and fluid limits advised by your kidney doctor.
- Get your blood phosphate and calcium levels checked regularly.
- Tell your doctor if constipation or stomach upset becomes troublesome.
- Do not skip doses even when you feel well.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Epoxides |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action class | Phosphorus Binders |
Frequently asked questions
Why is Revlamer 400 prescribed?
It is given to dialysis patients with advanced kidney disease to lower high phosphate levels in the blood.
When should I take it?
Usually with meals, so that it can bind to phosphate from the food. Follow the schedule your doctor gives you.
Can it cause constipation?
Yes, constipation and other stomach problems such as diarrhoea or nausea can occur. Report persistent symptoms to your doctor.
Do I still need a special diet?
Yes. The tablet works alongside a phosphate-restricted diet and dialysis, not instead of them.