Kchek 15gm Sachet

Short Description

Kchek 15gm Sachet is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis.

Dosage Form

Sachet

Introduction

Kchek 15gm Sachet 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 Kchek 15gm Sachet 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Kchek 15gm Sachet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Kchek 15gm Sachet with grapefruit juice.

Side Effects

vomiting nausea loss of appetite diarrhea constipation

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Kchek 15gm Sachet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Kchek 15gm Sachet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Kchek 15gm Sachet 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.

Kchek 15gm Sachet 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.

Kchek 15gm Sachet is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases. Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking. 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. You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes such as calcium in your blood.