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Ketach Powder

Written By Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar, MD, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)
Ketach 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.
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General Information

Contains

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate (15gm)

Marketer

Rindz Pharma

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Ketach Powder may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so. 

Using of Ketach Powder may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.

Uses of Ketach Powder

Benefits of Ketach Powder

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. Ketach 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.

Side effects of Ketach 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 Ketach
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Fecal impaction (hardened stool that stays stuck in the rectum or lower colon)
  • Gastric irritation
  • Decreased appetite

How to use Ketach Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Ketach Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Ketach Powder with grapefruit juice.

How Ketach Powder works

Ketach Powder is an ion exchange resin. It works by removing extra potassium from your body and brings its levels back to normal. It is useful in patients who have kidney diseases and those on dialysis.

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Quick tips

  • Ketach 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ketach Powder.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach 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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach 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

Driving

SAFE
Ketach Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach Powder is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketach Powder is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ketach Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

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.
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.
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 Ketach Powder.
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 Ketach Powder.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polystyrene sulphonic acid derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Ion exchange resins (Potassium Binders)

Related lab tests

Potassium

Sodium

Urine Potassium

References

  1. Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate. Laval, Quebec: Sanofi-aventis Canada Inc; 2018. [Accessed 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate. Gentilly, France: Sanofi Winthrop Industri; 2013. [Accessed 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Drugs.com. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate [Prescribing Information]. Miami, FL: Atlantic Biologicals Corporation; 2023. [Accessed 12 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:

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Patient concerns

Tingling in arms since 3months. Neck strain n paint in shoulder n back. Potassium n chlorine levels in blood are 5.96mEq/dl n 109.9mmol/dl respectively.

Dr. Sfurti Mann
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Get NCV B/L upper limbs, X Ray cervical spine AP/Lateral, TSH, HbA1c, CBC, ESR

I AM USING -OLMECIP TRIO & ITS SIDE EFFECT IS MENTIONED BELOW (Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipids) PLEASE ADVISE THIS MEDICINE CAN BE REPLACE WITH ANY OTHER MEDICINE HAS LESS SIDE EFFECT.

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
we prepare medicine from natural herbs , tell me your BP first and any history of diabities , acidity and consptipation
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Marketer details

Name: Rindz Pharma
Address: 69, H.V Towers, Valluvar Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Ketach Powder. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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