Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Zohydro ER Capsules

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

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

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

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

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER, Vantrela ER

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication.

Zohydro ER and Hysingla ER are extended-release forms of hydrocodone that are used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain.

Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.