Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) Tablet

Velphoro Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents complications that can be caused by high phosphate levels in blood, particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.

Velphoro Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.

The most common side effects of this medicine are discolored stool and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. It is generally safe to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, however, to make sure it is safe for you, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Uses Of Velphoro Tablet

• Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood

Benefits Of Velphoro Tablet

In Treatment Of High Phosphate Levels In Blood

Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy, improve the function of nerves and muscles. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Velphoro Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Velphoro Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.

Side Effects Of Velphoro Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common Side Effects Of Velphoro

• Discoloration of stool
• Diarrhea

How To Use Velphoro Tablet

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. Velphoro Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Velphoro Tablet Works

Velphoro Tablet contains Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide, an iron-based, calcium-free phosphate binder that binds to the dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and prevents its uptake into the blood, when taken with meals.This way, it helps treat high phosphate levels in the blood.