Continue taking Sevelet as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevelet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it life long, as stopping Sevelet may result in an increase in your phosphate levels.

It is important to take Sevelet 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 Sevelet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

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

Yes, Sevelet 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 Sevelet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

Patients who are allergic to Sevelet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevelet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevelet.