About sodium ziconium cyclosilicate
Potassium binder
Used for
- Treats high blood potassium (hyperkalemia).
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 g three times daily for up to 48 hours, then 10 g once daily; maintenance is adjusted as needed.
Common side effects
- Swelling from fluid retention
- Low blood potassium
- Constipation
Important warnings
- Not for emergency treatment of life-threatening hyperkalemia.
- Can cause fluid retention, especially in people with heart failure or kidney disease.
- Separate other oral medicines by at least two hours.
- Monitor blood potassium and fluid status.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when expected benefits outweigh potential risks.
Breastfeeding
It is not absorbed into the bloodstream, so exposure through breast milk is unlikely; clinical data are limited.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption of medicines with pH-dependent solubility; separate by two hours.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.