Renagel Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Sevelamer Hcl

Renagel Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Sevelamer Hcl

OVERDOSE

Renagel has been given to normal healthy volunteers in doses of up to 14 grams per day for eight days with no adverse effects. Renagel has been given in average doses up to 13 grams per day to hemodialysis patients. There are no reported overdosages of Renagel in patients. Since Renagel is not absorbed, the risk of systemic toxicity is low.

Renagel is contraindicated in patients with hypophosphatemia or bowel obstruction. Renagel is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to sevelamer hydrochloride or any of its constituents.