INTRODUCTION

KCHEK contain calcium polystyrene sulfonate which belongs to a group of medicine called ion exchange resins. It is used to treat hyperkalaemia. Hyperkalaemia is a condition where the level of potassium in your blood that is higher than normal. It works by removing the excess potassium from your body than it is needed and brings it to normal level. It is often given to people who have kidney problem and people on dialysis.

Always use KCHEK exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach upset, loss of appetite. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF KCHEK

• Treat hyperkalaemia

HOW KCHEK WORKS

KCHEK works by removing the excess potassium from your body than it is needed and brings it to normal level. It is often given to people who have kidney problem and people on dialysis.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always use KCHEK exactly as your doctor has told you. Check the label for directions before use.

SIDE EFFECTS OF KCHEK

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Abdominal pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meal. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Constipation: 

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• medicine that contain salt such as magnesium, potassium, or calcium
• laxatives (used to treat constipation) that contain magnesium
• antacids such as magnesium or aluminium (used to treat indigestion)
• digoxin or similar medicines from digitalis (used to treat heart problems)
• levothyroxine or thyroxine (used for an under-active thyroid)
• lithium (used for mental illness)
• sweetener such as sorbitol (used to sweeten food)

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT KCHEK

Can KCHEK cause abdominal pain?

Yes, this medicine may cause abdominal pain in some individuals. Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meal. Apply heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Is KCHEK also used rectally?

Yes, it can also be given by the back passage or rectum in special conditions where the patient has any upper gastrointestinal tract problems or vomiting when taken orally.

Can I take KCHEK during kidney disease?

Yes, it is probably safe to use in patients suffering with active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

REFERENCES

1. Mi-Yeon Yu 1, Jee Hyun Yeo 1, Joon-Sung Park 1, Chang Hwa Lee 1, Gheun-Ho Kim 1. Long-term efficacy of oral calcium polystyrene sulfonate for hyperkalemia in CKD patients. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National center of biotechnology Information Pubmed.gov.22 Mar 2017. [Accessed 08 Jan 2021] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28328954/

2. Sanofi Winthrop Industrie; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC); [Revised on Sep 2020] [Accessed 08 Jan 2021] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1439.pdf

USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Potassium
• Sodium
• Urine Potassium