Calcium rezonium powder 300 grams Calcium rezonium powder to treat high potassium levels Calcium rezonium is used to treat what is called “hyperkalemia”. This happens when there is too much potassium in the blood.
It works by removing this excess potassium to return your levels to normal. It is often given to people with kidney problems and people on dialysis.
Special medical uses Calcium rhizonium powder
- It is used to treat hyperkalemia associated with anuria or severe oliguria.
- It is also used to treat hyperkalemia in patients who require dialysis and patients undergoing regular hemodialysis or prolonged peritoneal dialysis.
How to use calcium rhizonium powder
- The usual dose is 15 g three or four times a day.
- Each dose should be given as a suspension in a small amount of water or in a syrup (but not fruit juices containing potassium), at a ratio of 3 to 4 ml per gram of resin.
- Give risonium calcium at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. For patients with gastroparesis, a 6-hour interval should be given.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of calcium rhizonium powder
- Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:
- Stomach irritation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation and sometimes diarrhea may occur. Fecal impaction has been reported after rectal administration, especially in children, and gastrointestinal aggregates (bezoars) have been reported after oral administration.
- Some cases of acute bronchitis and/or bronchopneumonia associated with inhalation of particles of calcium polystyrene sulfonate.
Precautions for pregnancy and breastfeeding while taking Calcium Rizonium Powder
- There are no data available regarding the use of polystyrene sulfonate resins in pregnancy and breast-feeding.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breast-feeding
