Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Renvela and Velphoro. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Do you absorb iron from Velphoro?
Clinical studies have demonstrated that the systemic absorption of iron from Velphoro is low. In vitro data suggest that the sucrose and starch components of the active substance can be digested to glucose and fructose, and maltose and glucose, respectively. These compounds can be absorbed in the blood.
What class of drug is Velphoro?
Velphoro belongs to a class of drugs called PO4 Scavengers. It is not known if Velphoro is safe and effective in children.
What is Velphoro medication used for?
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced.
Does Velphoro cause black stools?
Black stools may occur very commonly in patients taking Velphoro. If you also have symptoms like increasing tiredness and breathlessness contact your doctor immediately (see section 2 “Warnings and precautions”).
What is a good phosphorus binder?
Calcium acetate, also called PhosLo, is one commonly used phosphorus binder. There are many others, usually containing calcium carbonate. Tums is a form of calcium carbonate, which can also be effective.
When should you take Velphoro?
Take Velphoro when you eat a meal or snack as prescribed by your doctor. You’ll probably start on Velphoro with 1 pill every time you eat a meal. Your doctor may adjust the dose after tracking your progress.
What are Velphoro side effects?
What Are Side Effects of Velphoro?
- discolored (dark colored) feces.
- diarrhea, and.
- nausea.
Is Velphoro calcium based?
Velphoro is a non-calcium, chewable, iron-based phosphate binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
Does Velphoro have to be chewed?
Velphoro works best if you take it with meals. The chewable tablet must be chewed or crushed before you swallow it. While using Velphoro, you may need frequent blood tests. Store this medicine in the original container at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What should I know about taking Velphoro with other medications?
If you take levothyroxine: take it at least 4 hours before you take Velphoro. If you take doxycycline, aspirin, or cephalexin: take it at least 1 hour before you take Velphoro. Other drugs may interact with sucroferric oxyhydroxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
What is the strength of Velphoro 500 mg?
Velphoro is supplied in a strength of 500 mg as a brown, circular, bi-planar chewable tablet embossed with “PA 500” on one side. Each chewable tablet contains 500 mg iron (equivalent to 2,500 mg sucroferric oxyhydroxide).
What are Velphoro chewable tablets made of?
Velphoro chewable tablets are brown, circular, bi-planar, and are embossed with “PA 500” on 1 side. Each tablet of Velphoro contains 500 mg iron (in 2,500 mg sucroferric oxyhydroxide). The Velphoro drug substance is a mixture of polynuclear iron (III)-oxyhydroxide, sucrose, and starches.
Can you take doxycycline with Velphoro?
If you also take an antibiotic called doxycycline, take it at least 1 hour before you take Velphoro. Other drugs may interact with sucroferric oxyhydroxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
