Product introduction
Revlamer 800 Tablet contains sevelamer 800mg, a phosphate binder used in people with severe kidney disease who are on dialysis. Failing kidneys cannot clear phosphate, so it accumulates in the blood. This tablet is prescribed to help control that build-up.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Uses of Revlamer 800 Tablet
- High blood phosphate levels in dialysis patients with severe kidney disease.
Benefits of Revlamer 800 Tablet
It reduces the amount of phosphate absorbed from your meals, helping keep blood phosphate within the range your doctor targets. Good phosphate control helps protect bones and blood vessels over the long term. Best results come when it is combined with dietary advice and regular dialysis.
Side effects of Revlamer 800 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 800 Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water, usually with meals, as directed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew it. The number of tablets per meal is set by your doctor from your blood reports, so do not alter it yourself.
How Revlamer 800 Tablet works
Sevelamer is a polymer that is not absorbed into the body. In the gut it binds to dietary phosphate, and the bound phosphate is passed out in the stool, so less reaches the blood and phosphate levels fall.
Substitutes for Revlamer 800 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
The safety of alcohol with this medicine is not known, and kidney disease patients are usually advised to limit it. Check with your doctor.
Animal studies show possible fetal risk, so it is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential.
It may pass into breast milk. Speak to your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
It is not known to affect alertness or the ability to drive.
It is intended for dialysis patients with kidney disease, but data are limited, so your nephrologist should supervise use.
Limited data suggest no dose adjustment is usually required in liver disease. Use as your doctor directs.
Quick tips
- Take it with meals as advised so it can bind phosphate from your food.
- Stick to the phosphate-restricted diet your kidney doctor recommends.
- Have blood phosphate and calcium tested at the intervals your doctor sets.
- Report ongoing constipation, vomiting or stomach pain to your doctor.
- Never adjust the dose without medical advice.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Epoxides |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action class | Phosphorus Binders |
Frequently asked questions
What is Revlamer 800 used for?
It lowers raised phosphate levels in the blood of people with severe kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Should it be taken before or after food?
It is normally taken with meals so it can bind the phosphate in that food. Follow your doctor's instructions.
What side effects are common?
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion and constipation are the commonly reported effects.
Can I chew or crush the tablet?
No, swallow it whole with water.