new formulation of Renagel called Renvela

December 2007

You'll soon see a new formulation of Renagel called Renvela.

The original Renagel is the hydrochloride salt of sevelamer... Renvela is a carbonate salt.

Both work equally well to bind phosphates in the gut...and will cost about the same.

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