Foschek S is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Increased Phosphate Levels in the Blood. Other than this, Foschek S has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Foschek S. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Foschek S as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Foschek S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Foschek S's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Foschek S related warnings talks about Foschek S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Foschek S is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Intestinal Obstruction as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Foschek S contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Foschek S with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Foschek S is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Foschek S is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Foschek S safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Foschek S during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Foschek S safe during breastfeeding?
Foschek S is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Foschek S on the Kidneys?
Foschek S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Foschek S on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Foschek S on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Foschek S on the Heart?
Side effects of Foschek S on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Foschek S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Foschek S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Foschek S habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Foschek S.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Foschek S since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Foschek S only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Foschek S is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Foschek S
There is no information on the effects of taking Foschek S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Foschek S
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Foschek S with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Renvela (sevelamer carbonate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1134-1135