What is Velphoro: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Velphoro

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Chew the tablet completely before you swallow. Do not swallow it whole. You may also crush the tablet.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store in the original package.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store in the original package.

• Chew the tablet completely before you swallow. Do not swallow it whole. You may also crush the tablet.

What to do if you miss a dose of Velphoro

Velphoro contraindications

• This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Velphoro warnings

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may discolor your stools black. This is normal and nothing to worry about.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, stomach or digestive problems, or a history of hemochromatosis (too much iron in the blood). Tell your doctor if you have had surgery on your stomach or digestive system.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Velphoro interactions

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how sucroferric oxyhydroxide works. If you are using acetylsalicylic acid, cephalexin, or doxycycline, take them at least 1 hour before you take this medicine.

• If you are using levothyroxine, take it at least 4 hours before taking this medicine.