Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate
faintly yellowish white to pale yellow powder (powdered medicine)
Print on wrapping: ポリスチレンスルホン酸Ca散96.7%分包5.17g〈ハチ〉、Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder〈Hachi〉、5.17g、HM320
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Internal Published: 12/2020 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: CALCIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE POWDER 96.7% DIVIDED PACKET 5.17G "HACHI" ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Calcium polystyrene sulfonate DOSAGE FORM: faintly yellowish white to pale yellow powder (powdered medicine) IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: ポリスチレンスルホン酸 Ca 散 96.7%分包 5.17g 〈ハチ〉、Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder〈Hachi〉、5.17g、HM320 EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine suppresses an accumulation of potassium in the body or an increase in serum potassium level by releasing calcium ions in intestine, absorbing potassium ions in intestine and excreting it to stools. It is usually used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute and chronic renal failure. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you have intestinal obstruction, tendency of constipation, intestinal stenosis, gastrointestinal ulcer, hyperparathyroidism or multiple myeloma. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, for adults, take 15.51 to 31.02 Read the complete document