INDICATION AND DOSAGE Resonium A contains a medicine called sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This belongs to a group of medicines called ??????ion exchange resins??????. Resonium A is used to treat a condition called ??????hyperkalaemia??????. This is when there is too much potassium in an individual's blood. It works by removing this extra potassium to bring your levels back to normal. It is often given to people who have kidney problems and people on dialysis. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE The amount of Resonium A you need to take will depend upon the amount of potassium in an individual's blood. The doctor will decide exactly how much Resonium A an individual needs to take.The instructions provided and use Resonium A should be followed until your doctor tells you to stop. The usual doses are: Oral Adults:15 g three to four times daily. Children: 1 g/kg of body weight in divided doses. Resonium A powder is usually given by mouth as a suspension in a small amount of water (3-4 mL per gram of powder), or it may be mixed with some sweetened liquid (but not fruit juices, which contain potassium). For children it is preferably given with a drink (not a fruit juice because of the high potassium content) or a little jam or honey. Do not mix Resonium A with fruit juices or sorbitol. Take Resonium A at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. If you have been diagnosed with delayed gastric emptying, ask your doctor for instructions on when to take Resonium A. Rectal (via the back passage) Adults: 30 - 50 g in 150 mL of water or 10% dextrose in water, as a retention enema. Your pharmacist will make this up. Infants & children: Lower dosages are usually used. You will usually be given the enema by a doctor or nurse. PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Do not take it if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Do not take it if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. A doctor's consultation is highly recommended. SIDE EFFECTS nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, gastric irritation, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, hives, fainting ACTIVE INGREDIENTS sodium polystyrene sulfonate