Calium Powder
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Product introduction
Calium Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.
Calium Powder is used to treat high blood potassium. Calium Powder controls high blood potassium but does not cure it.
Calium Powder is used to treat high blood potassium. Calium Powder controls high blood potassium but does not cure it.
Uses of Calium Powder
Benefits of Calium Powder
In Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood
Potassium is a very important electrolyte that is required for various vital functions in our body. However, high levels of potassium are effectively removed by our kidneys as this could otherwise lead to complications such as muscle cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, tiredness, chest pain and even death. Calium Powder helps in normalizing these abnormal levels of potassium in our blood, particularly in people suffering from kidney disease or those who are on dialysis.
Take this medicine as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Take this medicine as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Calium Powder
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Calium
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Fecal impaction (hardened stool that stays stuck in the rectum or lower colon)
- Gastric irritation
- Decreased appetite
How to use Calium Powder
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Calium Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Calium Powder with grapefruit juice.
Avoid Calium Powder with grapefruit juice.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calium Powder.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calium Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calium Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Calium Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calium Powder is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calium Powder is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Calium Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Calium Powder?
If you miss a dose of Calium Powder, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Calium Powder 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polystyrene sulphonic acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Ion exchange resins (Potassium Binders)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How would I know if I have high potassium level?
Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically to detect high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Make sure that you do not miss any future appointments with the doctor.
Are there any medicines to avoid while we take Calium Powder?
Yes, before taking the medicine inform your prescribing doctor if you are taking antacids containing aluminium or magnesium salts, a heart disorder medicine like digoxin, magnesium hydroxide or aluminium carbonate which are used as laxatives. Additionally, the doctors should be informed about any history of use of medicines like thyroxine tablets or lithium for mania or bipolar disorder. Concomitant use of sorbitol is not recommended.
Does Calium Powder cause damage to the gut?
No, it does not damage your gut when prescribed for certain conditions. However, in some cases it can lead to gut damage if you take this medication along with sweetener like sorbitol (used to sweeten food). Using these together can cause narrowing of the gut wall and reduced blood flow to the gut wall. This may cause severe damage to your gut. Therefore, you should avoid using any sorbitol containing food while you take Calium Powder.
Does Calium Powder cause damage to the gut?
No, it does not damage your gut when prescribed for certain conditions. However, in some cases it can lead to gut damage if you take this medication along with sweetener like sorbitol (used to sweeten food). Using these together can cause narrowing of the gut wall and reduced blood flow to the gut wall. This may cause severe damage to your gut. Therefore, you should avoid using any sorbitol containing food while you take Calium Powder.
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Name: Biological E Ltd
Address: Biological E. Limited, Road No. 35,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana -500033
Country of origin: India
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