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Patients and Families
Renagel is a phosphate binder. Along with diet and dialysis, Renagel helps control phosphorus levels in the blood. This site provides information about controlling phosphorus and about Renagel.
Renagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride) is used to control phosphorus levels in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on dialysis. Do not use Renagel if you have very low phosphorus levels or a history of bowel obstruction. Talk to your doctor if you have had digestive tract surgery, or other digestive disorders including severe constipation. The most common side effects with Renagel include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, abdominal pain, constipation, and rash. In uncommon instances, patients have experienced bowel obstruction. Take Renagel with meals and adhere to your prescribed diet. Speak to your doctor when taking Renagel with other medications. Promptly contact your doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain, new or worsening constipation, or other severe intestinal symptoms while on Renagel. For more information, please see Full Prescribing Information for Renagel or call Genzyme Medical Information at 1-800-847-0069. | |
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