sodium polystyrene sulfonate

FDA Drug Profile — SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Drug Details

Generic Name
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Brand Names
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Application Number
ANDA204071
Sponsor
Bryant Ranch Prepack
NDC Codes
9
Dosage Forms
POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION, SUSPENSION
Routes
ORAL, RECTAL
Active Ingredients
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, for Suspension is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Limitation of Use: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, for Suspension should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)] . Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, for Suspension is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia (1) . Limitation of Use: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, for Suspension should not be used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action (1) .