Velphoro is a phosphate binder that helps prevent\u00a0hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood)\u00a0caused by elevated phosphorus.<\/p>\n
Velphoro is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on\u00a0dialysis.<\/p>\n
Velphoro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.<\/p>\n
Warnings<\/strong> Before taking this medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n You should not use Velphoro if you are allergic to sucroferric oxyhydroxide.<\/p>\n To make sure Velphoro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:<\/p>\n iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis);<\/p>\n liver disease;<\/p>\n a stomach or intestinal disorder; or<\/p>\n stomach or intestinal surgery.<\/p>\n Ask a doctor before using Velphoro if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/strong><\/p>\n This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.<\/strong><\/p>\n How should I take Velphoro?<\/strong><\/p>\n Take Velphoro exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.<\/p>\n Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.<\/p>\n Velphoro works best if you take it with meals.<\/p>\n The chewable tablet must be chewed or crushed before you swallow it.<\/strong><\/p>\n While using Velphoro, you may need frequent blood tests.<\/p>\n Store this medicine in the original container at room temperature away from moisture and heat.<\/p>\n Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.<\/p>\n What happens if I miss a dose?<\/strong><\/p>\n Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.\u00a0Do not\u00a0take two doses at one time.<\/p>\n What happens if I overdose?<\/strong><\/p>\n Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.<\/p>\n Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.<\/p>\n Get emergency medical help if you have\u00a0signs of an allergic reaction to Velphoro:\u00a0hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/p>\n Common Velphoro side effects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n diarrhea; or darker color in your bowel movements.<\/p>\n This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.<\/p>\n Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.<\/p>\n You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.<\/p>\n What other drugs will affect Velphoro?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you take levothyroxine:\u00a0take it at least 4 hours before you take Velphoro.<\/p>\n If you take doxycycline, aspirin, or cephalexin:\u00a0take it at least 1 hour before you take Velphoro.<\/p>\n Other drugs may interact with sucroferric oxyhydroxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.<\/p>\n Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Velphoro is a phosphate binder that helps prevent\u00a0hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood)\u00a0caused by elevated phosphorus. Velphoro is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[1176],"product_cat":[420,1160,424,1020],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11244","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-velphoro","product_cat-pharmacy","product_cat-phosphate-control","product_cat-rx-treatments","product_cat-urinary-treatments","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11244"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11244"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theoutlet.sa\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nFollow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.<\/p>\nWhat to avoid<\/h4>\n
Velphoro side effects<\/h4>\n