Renum SC 400mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 15th, 2025

Renum SC 400mg Tablet is a product of Renauxe Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Sevelamer (400mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Renum SC 400mg Tablet

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

Description:

Renum SC 400mg 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.

Renum SC 400mg 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.

Renum SC 400mg 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. Renum SC 400mg 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 Renum

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 Renum SC 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Renum SC 400mg 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

Renum SC 400mg 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 Renum SC 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

FAQs:

Is Renum SC 400mg Tablet taken with food?

Affirmative, Renum SC 400mg 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 Renum SC 400mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Renum SC 400mg Tablet be crushed?

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

Why is it important for me to take Renum SC 400mg Tablet?

It is important to take Renum SC 400mg 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 Renum SC 400mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Does Renum SC 400mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Renum SC 400mg 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 Renum SC 400mg Tablet?

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

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Renum SC 400mg Tablet?

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

How long do I need to take Renum SC 400mg Tablet?

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

Do I need to have any tests while taking Renum SC 400mg Tablet?

Affirmative, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Renum SC 400mg Tablet. Also, the use of Renum SC 400mg 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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