Velphoro TM
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Active ingredients: sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VELPHORO sucroferric oxyhydroxide 2500 mg (equivalent to iron 500 mg) chewable tablet blisterDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Velphoro is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, chewable
- Oral
- VELPHORO chewable tablets are brown, round, flat faced tablets embossed with PA500 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 (as both sale and starter packs) pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient sucroferric oxyhydroxide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems