Velphoro and Intestinal obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Velphoro (sucroferric oxyhydroxide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Kayexalate, and have Hyperphosphataemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal obstruction when taking Velphoro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,748 people who have side effects when taking Velphoro from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Velphoro?

Velphoro has active ingredients of sucroferric oxyhydroxide. eHealthMe is studying from 2,749 Velphoro users. Check the latest studies of Velphoro.

What is Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is found to be associated with 1,885 drugs and 2,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal obstruction.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

2,748 people reported to have side effects when taking Velphoro.
Among them, 17 people (0.62%) have Intestinal obstruction.

Could Velphoro cause Intestinal obstruction?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Velphoro when they have Intestinal obstruction? *

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Velphoro? *

female: 29.41 %
male: 70.59 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Velphoro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Velphoro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal obstruction? *

Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 17.65%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 17.65%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 2 people, 11.76%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 2 people, 11.76%
Arteriovenous Fistula Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel-av fistula): 2 people, 11.76%
Faeces Hard: 2 people, 11.76%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.76%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 13 people, 76.47%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 6 people, 35.29%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 11.76%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 2 people, 11.76%
Iron Deficiency: 2 people, 11.76%
Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 2 people, 11.76%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.76%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 11.76%
Acidosis (build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood): 2 people, 11.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sucroferric oxyhydroxide (the active ingredients of Velphoro) and Velphoro (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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