About iron as sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Iron-based phosphate binder
Used for
- Controls high blood phosphate in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1,500 mg daily, divided with meals; adjust according to blood phosphate levels.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Dark stools
- Nausea
- Constipation
Important warnings
- Chew tablets completely; do not swallow whole.
- May cause dark stools, which can obscure signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Monitor blood phosphate and iron levels as clinically appropriate.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk; clinical assessment is needed.
Interactions
- Separate from levothyroxine by at least four hours.
- Take doxycycline at least one hour before Velphoro.
- Separate ciprofloxacin by at least two hours before or after.
- May reduce absorption of other oral medicines; check product-specific timing.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.