Renapat 800 mg Sevelamer Film‑Coated 270 Tablets

What Renapat is and what it is used for

Renapat contains Sevelamer carbonate as the active substance. It binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract and so reduces serum phosphorus levels in the blood.
This medicine is used to control hyperphosphataemia (high blood phosphate levels).

 What you need to know before you take Renapat

Do not take Renapat if:
• you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• you have low levels of phosphate in your blood (your doctor will check this for you)
• you have bowel obstruction

How to take Renapat

You must take Renapat as prescribed by your doctor. They will base the dose on your serum phosphorus level.
The recommended starting dose of Renapat tablets for adults and elderly is one to two tablets of 800
mg with each meal, 3 times a day.

Check with your doctor or health care provider if you are not sure.
Take Renapat after your meal or with food.
The tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not crush, chew or break into pieces.

 Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Constipation is a very common side effect (may affect more than 1 in 10 people).

It can be an early symptom of a blockage in your intestine. In case of constipation, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Some side effects could be serious. If you get any of the following side effects, seek immediate medical
attention:
– Allergic reaction (signs including rash, hives, swelling, trouble breathing). This is a very rare side effect (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).

How to store Renapat

Store Below 30°C
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the bottle and carton after the letters “EXP”.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep the bottle container tightly closed in order to protect from moisture. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.