Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Rectal Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bloody vomit
• Chest pain
• Cough
• Cough producing mucus
• Difficulty with breathing
• Fever or chills
• Severe stomach pain
• Shortness of breath
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Tightness in the chest
• Troubled breathing
• Wheezing

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Convulsions
• Decrease in the amount of urine
• Diarrhea
• Dry mouth
• Increased thirst
• Irregular heartbeats
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
• Nausea or vomiting
• Noisy, rattling breathing
• Numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
• Severe constipation
• Swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
• Tremor
• Troubled breathing at rest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Weight gain
• Weight loss

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Lightheadedness
• Muscle cramps
• Muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
• Pounding or rapid pulse
• Seizures
• Trembling

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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