- PO (Adults): 15 g 1–4 times daily in water (up to 40 g 4 times daily).
- Rect (Adults): 30–50 g as a retention enema; repeat as needed every 6 hr.
- PO, Rect (Children): 1 g/kg/dose every 6 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: edema.
F and E: hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia.
GI: constipation, fecal impaction, anorexia, gastric irritation, INTESTINAL NECROSIS, ischemic colitis, nausea, vomiting.
Drug-Drug:
(Generic available)
Therapeutic Classification: hypokalemic, electrolyte modifiers
Pharmacologic Classification: cationic exchange resins
Absorption: Distributed throughout the intestine but is nonabsorbable.
Distribution: Not distributed.
Metabolism/Excretion: Eliminated in the feces.
Half-life: Unknown.
(decrease in serum potassium concentrations)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–12 hr | unknown | 6–24 hr |
| Rectal | 2–12 hr | unknown | 4–6 hr |
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