Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Oral, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate - Oral Suspension Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE - ORAL SUSPENSION
(SO-dee-um pah-lee-STYE-reen SULL-fon-ate)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): SPS
USES: This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the body (hyperkalemia).
HOW TO USE: Shkae well before each use.
Take by mouth, usaully 15 grams (60ml or 2 ounces) 1 to 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to tehrapy. Do not use salt substitutes without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Unlikely but report promptly: swelling, muscle cramps, dizziness, mental or mood changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: fast/slow/irregular pulse, weakness, muscle spasm.
If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, swelling (edema). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during prengancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: calcium-, aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives, certain "water pills" (potassium sparing diuretics such as amiloride), digoxin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacsit approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not shrae this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your prgoress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store in tight containers at room temperature between 59 - 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from light and moisutre.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause compilcations in a medical emergency.
For enrollment ifnormation call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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