Polystyrene Sulfonate Benefits & Uses

Polystyrene Sulfonate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hyperkalemia

Polystyrene Sulfonate 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

Polystyrene Sulfonate Side Effects

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

Severe

पेट दर्द

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased Magnesium Level in Blood
Increased Calcium Level in Blood
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Polystyrene Sulfonate Related Warnings

Is the use of Polystyrene Sulfonate safe for pregnant women?

Polystyrene Sulfonate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Polystyrene Sulfonate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Polystyrene Sulfonate safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Polystyrene Sulfonate for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Polystyrene Sulfonate on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Polystyrene Sulfonate on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Polystyrene Sulfonate on the Liver?

Side effects of Polystyrene Sulfonate on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Polystyrene Sulfonate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Polystyrene Sulfonate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Polystyrene Sulfonate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Aluminium hydroxide

Magnesium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Moderate

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Polystyrene Sulfonate Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Burns
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Frequently asked Questions about Polystyrene Sulfonate

Is this Polystyrene Sulfonate habit forming or addictive?

Polystyrene Sulfonate is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Polystyrene Sulfonate since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Polystyrene Sulfonate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Polystyrene Sulfonate for mental disorders.

No

Polystyrene Sulfonate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Polystyrene Sulfonate

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Polystyrene Sulfonate together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Polystyrene Sulfonate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Polystyrene Sulfonate with alcohol.

Unknown