Polystyrene Sulfonate

Polystyrene Sulfonate 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.
Polystyrene Sulfonate 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.

Frequently asked questions for Polystyrene Sulfonate

Q. What is Polystyrene Sulfonate?

Polystyrene Sulfonate is used for treatment of hyperkalemia (high levels of blood potassium). Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Does sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate work?

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate works at the prescribed dose and duration for treatment of hyperkalemia as advised by your doctor.