Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Generic name: Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
Brand names: Velphoro
Dosage form: oral tablet, chewable (2500 mg (500 mg elemental iron))
Drug class: Phosphate binders

Usage of Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a skin rash.

Common side effects of sucroferric oxyhydroxide may include:

diarrhea; or

darker color in your bowel movements.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis);

liver disease;

a stomach or intestinal disorder; or

stomach or intestinal surgery.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

sucroferric oxyhydroxide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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Warnings

Follow 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.

What other drugs will affect Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

If you take levothyroxine: take it at least 4 hours before you take sucroferric oxyhydroxide.

If you take doxycycline, aspirin, or cephalexin: take it at least 1 hour before you take sucroferric oxyhydroxide.

Other drugs may affect sucroferric oxyhydroxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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