Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Benefits & Uses

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hyperkalemia

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate is used -

Unknown

Nausea or vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Increased Calcium Level in Blood
Decreased Magnesium Level in Blood
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Wheezing
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Convulsion
Confusion

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate on the Kidneys?

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate on the Liver?

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate on the Heart?

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate with Other Drugs

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sorbitol

Thyroxine

Magnesium hydroxide

Moderate

Digoxin

Lithium

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Allergy
Metastatic Melanoma
Heart Disease
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate

Is this Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate

It is safe to take Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate

Information about the interaction of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown