Renagel Prescription Drug Pharmaceutical Information

Pharmacy Drug Brand Name:	Renagel®
Active Ingredient(s):	sevelamer hydrochloride
Strength(s) / Dose(s):	403 mg capsules and 400mg and 800mg tablets
Delivery / Dosage Form(s):	Capsules and Tablets
Company Manufacturer Name:	GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Availability / Prescription:	Prescription only
Date Approved by FDA *:	October 30, 1998

* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.

What is Renagel used for?

Renagel is used to reduce the level of phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease or damage that are on hemodialysis.

Who should not take Renagel?

General Precautions:

• You should stick to your prescribed diet.
• Review all medications with your health care (healthcare) provider, including those that you take without a prescription. If you are on other medications your doctor may want you to take them 1 hour before or 3 hours after your dose of Renagel because Renagel may bind certain drugs.
• Do not chew or take apart the Renagel capsules because the contents expand in water.

What are some possible side effects of Renagel? (This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Renagel. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)

• Diarrhea
• Infection
• pain or discomfort
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Low blood pressure
• Headache
• Blood clot formation