Polystyrene Sulfonate
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 28 Mar 2025 | 06:29 AM (UTC)
Polystyrene Sulfonate Uses
Polystyrene Sulfonate is used in the treatment of increased potassium levels in blood. It is used in patients with kidney problems and on dialysis.
How Polystyrene Sulfonate works
Polystyrene Sulfonate binds with excess potassium which is excreted in the feces, decreasing the potassium levels in the blood.
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Expert advice for 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
Polystyrene Sulfonate is used for treatment of hyperkalemia (high levels of blood potassium). Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate works at the prescribed dose and duration for treatment of hyperkalemia as advised by your doctor.