SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE belongs to the class of medications called mineral supplements indicated for controlling serum phosphorus levels in adult chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE contains 'sucroferric oxyhydroxide'. It helps to lower phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications caused by high phosphate levels in the blood, especially in dialysis patients who are unable to eliminate excess phosphate levels.
SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE can cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and indigestion in some cases. These side effects are not universal and vary from person to person. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of the side effects persistently.
Do not take SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE if you are allergic to any of the contents, if you have/had haemochromatosis, or iron overload disorder. Before using this medication, inform your doctor of any medical issues you may have. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE in children blow 2years have not been established.
Hyperphosphatemia (high phosphate levels in the blood).
SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE contains sucroferric oxyhydroxide indicated for controlling serum phosphorus levels in adult chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE helps to lower phosphate levels in the blood and prevents issues caused by high phosphate levels in the blood, especially in dialysis patients who are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.
Do not take SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE if you are allergic to any of the contents, if you have/had haemochromatosis, or iron overload disorder. Notify your doctor if you have/had inflammation of the peritoneum, stomach/intestinal surgery, stomach and/or liver problems. Before using this medication, tell your doctor about any health complications you have. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
Drug-Drug Interactions: SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE may interact with certain medications used to treat bladder cancer (erdafitinib), antibiotic (doxycycline), hormone (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or quit the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE may interact with disease conditions like hemochromatosis (extra iron builds up in the body).
It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE because it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Please seek advice from a healthcare professional. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your healthcare professional as there is no substantial research yet on the use of SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
It is unknown whether SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE affects driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery if you have any symptoms that impair your ability to concentrate or react.
Consult your doctor if you have liver problems. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems.
The safety and efficacy of SUCROFERRIC OXYHYDROXIDE in children below 2years have not been established.
Hyperphosphatemia: Hyperphosphatemia is an electrolyte disorder characterised by an elevated phosphate level in the blood. Healthy kidneys balance phosphorus levels in the body by removing excess phosphorus from the blood. If you have kidney disease, your kidneys may not be able to eliminate excess phosphorus. It has the potential to be extremely harmful to one's health. High phosphorus levels do not always cause symptoms. Extra phosphorus in the blood can eliminate calcium from the bones and other parts of the body, resulting in low calcium (hypocalcemia).