The active ingredient in Renagel Tablets and Capsules is sevelamer hydrochloride, a polymeric phosphate binder intended for oral administration.
Sevelamer hydrochloride is hydrophilic, but insoluble in water.
The inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, diacetylated monoglyceride, colloidal silicon dioxide, and stearic acid. The tablet imprint contains iron oxide black ink. The inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide and stearic acid. The capsule and imprint contain titanium dioxide and indigo carmine ink. High serum phosphorus can precipitate serum calcium resulting in ectopic calcification.