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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a metabolic agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Kayexalate

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rectal bleeding

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