Calium Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.

Calium Powder may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so.

Using of Calium Powder may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.

Uses of Calium Powder

Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Benefits of Calium Powder

In Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Potassium is a very important electrolyte that is required for various vital functions in our body. However, high levels of potassium are effectively removed by our kidneys as this could otherwise lead to complications such as muscle cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, tiredness, chest pain and even death. Calium Powder helps in normalizing these abnormal levels of potassium in our blood, particularly in people suffering from kidney disease or those who are on dialysis.

Take this medicine as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Calium Powder

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calium

Vomiting
Nausea
Constipation
Fecal impaction (hardened stool that stays stuck in the rectum or lower colon)
Gastric irritation
Decreased appetite

How to use Calium Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Calium Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Calium Powder with grapefruit juice.

How Calium Powder works

Calium Powder is an ion exchange resin. It works by removing extra potassium from your body and brings its levels back to normal. It is useful in patients who have kidney diseases and those on dialysis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calium Powder.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calium Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calium Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Calium Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calium Powder is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calium Powder is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Calium Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Calium Powder?

If you miss a dose of Calium Powder, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Calium Powder is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases.
Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get constipation after taking it.
Do not consume any food or drink that contains sorbitol while you are using this medication.
You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polystyrene sulphonic acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Ion exchange resins (Potassium Binders)

Patient concerns

Tingling in arms since 3months. Neck strain n paint in shoulder n back. Potassium n chlorine levels in blood are 5.96mEq/dl n 109.9mmol/dl respectively.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get NCV B/L upper limbs, X Ray cervical spine AP/Lateral, TSH, HbA1c, CBC, ESR

I AM USING -OLMECIP TRIO & ITS SIDE EFFECT IS MENTIONED BELOW (Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipids) PLEASE ADVISE THIS MEDICINE CAN BE REPLACE WITH ANY OTHER MEDICINE HAS LESS SIDE EFFECT.

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

we prepare medicine from natural herbs , tell me your BP first and any history of diabities , acidity and consptipation

Blood sugar levels in 338 were the medicines

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

FAQs

How would I know if I have high potassium level?

Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically to detect high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Make sure that you do not miss any future appointments with the doctor.

Are there any medicines to avoid while we take Calium Powder?

Yes, before taking the medicine inform your prescribing doctor if you are taking antacids containing aluminium or magnesium salts, a heart disorder medicine like digoxin, magnesium hydroxide or aluminium carbonate which are used as laxatives. Additionally, the doctors should be informed about any history of use of medicines like thyroxine tablets or lithium for mania or bipolar disorder. Concomitant use of sorbitol is not recommended.

Does Calium Powder cause damage to the gut?

No, it does not damage your gut when prescribed for certain conditions. However, in some cases it can lead to gut damage if you take this medication along with sweetener like sorbitol (used to sweeten food). Using these together can cause narrowing of the gut wall and reduced blood flow to the gut wall. This may cause severe damage to your gut. Therefore, you should avoid using any sorbitol containing food while you take Calium Powder.

Does Calium Powder cause damage to the gut?

Related lab tests

Potassium

Sodium

Urine Potassium

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