Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate); Potassium-binding Agent; Powd for susp: 454 gm
Susp: 15 gm/60 mL (contains
sorbitol 33%)
0.5-1 gm/kg PO/PR q6h prn (max 15 gm/dose PO and 50 gm/dose PR)
1 gm resin binds 1 mEq potassium. Suspension can be used orally or rectally.