Phosgard 400 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 13th, 2025

Phosgard 400 Tablet is a product of Strelitzia Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Composition: Sevelamer (400mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 243.75

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All Details About Phosgard 400 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Phosgard 400 Tablet

Description:

Phosgard 400 Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.

Phosgard 400 Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.

Phosgard 400 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.

Uses:

High phosphate levels in blood

Directions For Use:

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. Phosgard 400 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Phosgard

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phosgard 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Phosgard 400 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Phosgard 400 Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Phosgard 400 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Phosgard 400 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Phosgard 400 Tablet taken with food?

Affirmative, Phosgard 400 Tablet can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Phosgard 400 Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Phosgard 400 Tablet be crushed?

No, you should not crush, chew, or break Phosgard 400 Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.

Why is it important for me to take Phosgard 400 Tablet?

It is important to take Phosgard 400 Tablet as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Phosgard 400 Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Does Phosgard 400 Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Phosgard 400 Tablet is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.

Who should not take Phosgard 400 Tablet?

Tolerants who are allergic to Phosgard 400 Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Phosgard 400 Tablet. Increaseitionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Phosgard 400 Tablet.

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Phosgard 400 Tablet?

Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Phosgard 400 Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Phosgard 400 Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Phosgard 400 Tablet should be maintained.

How long do I need to take Phosgard 400 Tablet?

Continue taking Phosgard 400 Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Phosgard 400 Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Phosgard 400 Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.

Do I need to have any tests while taking Phosgard 400 Tablet?

Affirmative, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Phosgard 400 Tablet. Also, the use of Phosgard 400 Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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