kayexalate
Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) is a medication used to treat Hyperkalemia.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate · by Concordia
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- Form
- Powder
- Strength
- Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate 453.6GM/BOT **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- hyperkalemia
- Manufacturer
- Concordia
- FDA application
- NDA011287
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Powder
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kayexalate treat?
- Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) may be used to treat hyperkalemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Kayexalate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Kayexalate. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Kayexalate?
- Kayexalate is marketed by Concordia. You can see Concordia's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Kayexalate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Kayexalate is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
- Is Kayexalate available over the counter?
- No. Kayexalate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Kayexalate come in?
- Kayexalate is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Kayexalate FDA-registered?
- Kayexalate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011287. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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