VOICEOVER:
Starting ^PrVELPHORO?^®
Here are some things I wanted to know when I was first starting my VELPHORO treatment.

Going over important information related to your medication, like what VELPHORO is, what dose to take, how to take it, and what to expect, will help you start your treatment journey.

VIVIANNE VOICEOVER:
Hi, I’m Vivianne, a patient using VELPHORO, and I’m your guide on the road to understanding your treatment.

Let’s start with the basics by going over what exactly VELPHORO is used for and how it works.

VELPHORO is used to control high phosphorus levels in adult patients like you or me, who have end-stage renal disease and are on dialysis.

While dosing can vary for each patient taking VELPHORO, let’s take a general look at its dosing and dosing adjustments.

The usual starting dose for VELPHORO is 3 tablets per day, while the maximum recommended dose is 6 tablets per day.

Your doctor will determine the correct dose for you and adjust it as needed.

Now that we’ve got the dosing figured out, let’s look at how to take VELPHORO.

VELPHORO is a woodberry-flavoured chewable tablet. It can be crushed to make it easier for you to chew, but do not swallow it whole!

Always take VELPHORO with a meal! You should divide the tablets across meals you eat each day.

For example, if you take 3 tablets a day, divide them so that you take 1 tablet at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Next, let’s look at some important things to keep an eye out for when starting VELPHORO.

When you begin taking VELPHORO, there are a few side effects that may occur.

You may experience diarrhea early on in your treatment that will most likely go away over time.

You may notice darker or even black stools. This can happen when taking an iron-containing pill like VELPHORO.

When taking VELPHORO, here are some possible side effects you might experience, some serious side effects and what to do about them, and some medications that might interact with it.

These are not all of the possible side effects you might feel, so if you experience any not listed here, make sure to contact your doctor.

And don’t forget to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Overall, maintaining an open dialogue with your doctor can help you along your treatment journey.

Thanks for watching! With this information we hope that you’re ready to start your VELPHORO treatment journey.