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sucroferric oxyhydroxide

sucroferric oxyhydroxide (VELPHORO) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Various (V03) V03AE05
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Drug details — sucroferric oxyhydroxide
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Quick answer

sucroferric oxyhydroxide (VELPHORO) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Brand VELPHORO
Mechanism Phosphate sequestering agent
Target Phosphate
Therapeutic class Various (V03)
ATC code V03AE05

Mechanism of action

Phosphate sequestering agent

Primary target: Phosphate

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

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  4. deferasirox Various (V03)
  5. ferric citrate Phosphate sequestering agent
  6. ferric citrate coordination complex Various (V03)

Frequently asked questions

What is sucroferric oxyhydroxide?

sucroferric oxyhydroxide (VELPHORO) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for sucroferric oxyhydroxide?

VELPHORO is a marketed brand name for sucroferric oxyhydroxide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.