Merypat Sachet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Merynova Lifesciences India Private Limited
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	4.7
User Reviews	749

FAQ

Are there any medicines to avoid while we take Merypat?

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.

Does Merypat 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 Merypat.

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.

Does Merypat cause damage to the gut?

What if you forget to take Merypat Powder?

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

Merypat Sachet Reviews

Merypat 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.

Merypat 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 Merypat 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 Merypat Sachet Works

Merypat 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 Merypat Sachet

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

Benefits of Merypat Sachet

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. Merypat 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 Merypat Sachet

Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Merypat Sachet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Merypat.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Merypat 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}

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

Driving ^SAFE

Merypat does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Quick Tips

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