Renvela generic name?

What is the generic name for Renvela?

Renvela is the brand name for sevelamer carbonate.

Is there also a “Renvela generic” option or different sevelamer salts?

Renvela’s active ingredient is sevelamer carbonate. Related products with similar names use a different salt form, such as sevelamer hydrochloride (not the same generic name).

What drug is Renvela prescribed for?

Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela) is used to help control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease, including patients on dialysis.

What to look for on a prescription or label

If a prescription is written for the generic form, you’ll typically see sevelamer carbonate as the generic name (the medication is the same active ingredient as Renvela).