Kalexate and Metformin Extended-Release Tablets

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: oral, rectal powder
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Kalexate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Kalexate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Kalexate works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Kalexate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza. Riomet, Glumetza, Riomet

• It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).