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How to Use

Take this drug with meals.

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break or chew the capsule before swallowing.

Do not open up the capsules before taking them. The drug inside may swell if it comes in contact with water.

Follow carefully any diet program your family doctor may recommend.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - capsules:
  • For high phosphorus levels in the blood:
    • Adults not taking a phosphate binder The first dose is usually between 2 and 4 capsules three times a day, with each meal, depending on how high your blood phosphorus level is. After that, your family doctor may change the dose, again depending on your blood phosphorus levels.
    • Adults switching from calcium acetate to sevelamer The first dose of sevelamer is generally between 2 and 5 capsules three times a day, with each meal, depending on how many tablets of calcium acetate you are currently taking. After that the family doctor may change the dose, depending on your blood phosphorus levels.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

• For oral dosage forms - tablets
  • For high phosphorus levels in the blood:
    • Adults not taking a phosphate binder The first dose is usually between 1 and 4 tablets three times a day, with each meal, depending on how high your blood phosphorus level is. After that, your family doctor may change the dose, depending on your blood phosphorus levels.
    • Adults switching from calcium acetate to sevelamer The first dose of sevelamer is generally between 1 and 5 tablets three times a day, with each meal, depending on how many tablets of calcium acetate you are currently taking. After that the family doctor may change the dose, depending on your blood phosphorus levels.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.