Introduction

Renvela is used to treat increased phosphate level in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.\n\nRenvela should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit of the medicine.\n\nUsing of Renvela may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, D, E and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.

Uses of Renvela

High phosphate levels in blood

Side effects of Renvela

Nausea
Vomiting
Upper abdominal pain
Flatulence
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use Renvela

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Renvela is to be taken with food.

How Renvela works

Renvela inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

What if you forget to take Renvela?

If you miss a dose of Renvela, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Renvela is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Renvela.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Renvela. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Renvela may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Renvela is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Driving: It is not known whether Renvela alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Renvela is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Renvela is recommended.\nHowever, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Renvela is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Renvela may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.