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Why Velphoro ?

Velphoro is a different kind of phosphate binder. Learn how it can lock up more phosphorus and lighten up some of the challenges of treatment with fewer pills at each meal.

Why switching therapy might be right for you

Find out more about Velphoro from renal dietitians. Then ask your doctor if Velphoro might be a good option for you.

How to take Velphoro

If you’re taking 3 or more phosphate binder pills per meal, you may want to talk to your doctor about trying a different, stronger binder. Renal dietitians tell you why.

Recognizing day-to-day challenges

People on dialysis have a lot going on in their lives every day, and renal dietitians understand your struggles. Velphoro is an option that can make taking a phosphate binder with every meal easier.

What to expect with Velphoro

Thousands of people on dialysis have taken Velphoro. Some have reported side effects, most of which were mild. Hear from renal dietitians who know what you can expect.

Por qué Velphoro podría ser adecuado para usted | Why Velphoro might be right for you (Spanish)

Obtenga más información sobre Velphoro de dietistas para que pueda preguntarle a su médico si podría ser una opción adecuada para usted.

Why Velphoro may have been prescribed for you

Review what a phosphate binder does and learn why your doctor prescribed Velphoro for you: It’s stronger, so you can take fewer pills at each meal and you can choose how to take it.

How to take Velphoro

Hear from experienced renal dietitians about the different ways to take Velphoro. Break, chew, or crush it just before, during, or after your meals—the choice is yours!

A closer look at Velphoro

Velphoro is a different kind of phosphate binder. Learn how it can lock up more phosphorus and lighten up some of the burden of treatment with fewer pills at each meal.

How Velphoro fits into your daily plan

There are 3 ways to help control your phosphorus levels and each one is important. Find out how Velphoro fits into your overall phosphorus control plan.

What to expect with Velphoro

Thousands of people on dialysis have taken Velphoro. Some have reported side effects, most of which were mild. Hear from renal dietitians who know what you can expect.

Por qué Velphoro podría ser adecuado para usted | Why Velphoro might be right for you (Spanish)

Obtenga más información sobre Velphoro de dietistas para que pueda preguntarle a su médico si podría ser una opción adecuada para usted.

Elbert & Easter N.

Hear how Elbert and Easter transitioned to home dialysis and not only became attracted to the benefits of Velphoro, but also to each other!

Anita W.

Velphoro was the first phosphate binder presented to Anita after she started dialysis. Discover how Velphoro fits into her daily routine and controls her phosphorus levels.

Antonio G.

See how switching to Velphoro helped Antonio reduce the number of phosphate binder pills he was taking with each meal. 

Robert A.

Robert was struggling to meet his phosphorus goal. See his dialysis journey and how he found success by switching to Velphoro.

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INDICATION

Velphoro® (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) is a phosphate binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus levels in adult and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Velphoro chewable tablets must be taken with meals. Velphoro should be chewed or crushed. Do not swallow whole. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and other supplements. Velphoro can interact with other medicines.
  • Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following: peritonitis (an infection) during peritoneal dialysis, significant gastric or liver disorder, recent major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, a history of hemochromatosis or other disease that results in iron build-up in the body. People with these conditions were not included in clinical studies with Velphoro, and your healthcare provider will monitor your iron levels while you are taking Velphoro.
  • Velphoro can cause side effects. The most common side effects are discolored feces, diarrhea, and nausea. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. 
  • Discolored (black) stool is considered normal if you are taking an oral medication that contains iron, like Velphoro. Discolored stool may mask gastrointestinal bleeding, which was not a side effect of Velphoro in clinical studies.
  • Before taking Velphoro, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Velphoro is available by prescription only. For additional Safety Information, please see full Prescribing Information.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Medical Care Customer Service at 1-800-323-5188 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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