Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Oral Powder and Sulfisoxazole

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: powder, for suspension
• 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: sulfisoxazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the group of medicines known as sulfonamide antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. However, sulfisoxazole will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Sulfisoxazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.