Kaycut Powder

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate (15gm)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Polystyrene sulphonic acid derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	UROLOGY
Action Class	Ion exchange resins (Potassium Binders)
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	728

FAQ

Does Kaycut cause damage to the gut?

No, it does not damage your gut when prescribed for certain conditions. However, in some cases it can lead to gut damage if you take this medication along with sweetener like sorbitol (used to sweeten food). Using these together can cause narrowing of the gut wall and reduced blood flow to the gut wall. This may cause severe damage to your gut. Therefore, you should avoid using any sorbitol containing food while you take Kaycut.

Does Kaycut cause damage to the gut?

How would I know if I have high potassium level?

Your doctor will check your blood potassium levels periodically to detect high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Make sure that you do not miss any future appointments with the doctor.

Are there any medicines to avoid while we take Kaycut?

Yes, before taking the medicine inform your prescribing doctor if you are taking antacids containing aluminium or magnesium salts, a heart disorder medicine like digoxin, magnesium hydroxide or aluminium carbonate which are used as laxatives. Additionally, the doctors should be informed about any history of use of medicines like thyroxine tablets or lithium for mania or bipolar disorder. Concomitant use of sorbitol is not recommended.

What if you forget to take Kaycut?

If you miss a dose of Kaycut, please consult your doctor.

Kaycut Powder Reviews

Kaycut is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.

Kaycut may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so.

Using of Kaycut may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.

How Kaycut Powder Works

Kaycut is an ion exchange resin. It works by removing extra potassium from your body and brings its levels back to normal. It is useful in patients who have kidney diseases and those on dialysis.

How to Use Kaycut Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Kaycut may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Kaycut with grapefruit juice.

Benefits of Kaycut Powder

In Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood: Potassium is a very important electrolyte that is required for various vital functions in our body. However, high levels of potassium are effectively removed by our kidneys as this could otherwise lead to complications such as muscle cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, tiredness, chest pain and even death. Kaycut helps in normalizing these abnormal levels of potassium in our blood, particularly in people suffering from kidney disease or those who are on dialysis.Take this medicine as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Kaycut Powder

Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Kaycut Powder Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kaycut is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kaycut is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kaycut is recommended.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kaycut is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kaycut.

Driving ^SAFE

Kaycut does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Kaycut in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood.
Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
Do not consume any food or drink that contains sorbitol while you are using this medication.
Kaycut is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases.
Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get constipation after taking it.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.