• 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 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 Calium 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 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 Calium Powder 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.

Missed Doses

Frequestly asked Questions

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.

Common and Known Side effects of Calium Powder

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