Sucroferric oxyhydroxide

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide helps manage phosphorus levels in individuals with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis.

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide might also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may change your dose from time to time. Use the medicine exactly as instructed.

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide works best when you take it with meals.

The chewable tablet must be chewed or crushed before swallowing.

You may need to have blood tests often.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are not using it.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis);
• liver disease;
• a stomach or intestinal disorder; or
• stomach or intestinal surgery.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

sucroferric oxyhydroxide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor right away if you have a skin rash.

Common side effects of sucroferric oxyhydroxide may include:

• diarrhea; or
• darker color in your bowel movements.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

If you take levothyroxine: take it at least 4 hours before you take sucroferric oxyhydroxide.

If you take doxycycline, aspirin, or cephalexin: take it at least 1 hour before you take sucroferric oxyhydroxide.

Other drugs may affect sucroferric oxyhydroxide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.