Veltassa® Sachet for Hyperkalemia

Veltassa is a potassium-binding medicine used to treat hyperkalemia in adults. It helps lower high potassium in the blood by binding potassium in the gut so it can be removed. This page explains key facts on use, safety, and access.

What Veltassa Is and How It Works

Ships from Canada to US options help some patients access Veltassa® without insurance through our platform. This medicine contains patiromer, a non-absorbed polymer that exchanges calcium for potassium in the gastrointestinal tract. It reduces serum potassium over time and is not for emergency treatment of life-threatening hyperkalemia. Effects depend on dose, adherence, and your overall treatment plan set by your clinician.

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The treatment is supplied as a powder that you mix with water and drink. It works locally in the gut and is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Because it can bind other oral medicines, you should separate its dosing from other pills per label guidance.

Who It’s For

This medicine is indicated for adults with hyperkalemia, including those with chronic kidney disease or on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, as directed by a clinician. The class can be used long term to maintain target potassium when appropriate. Learn more about the condition in our overview of Hyperkalemia and the broader kidney care category Nephrology.

People with severe constipation, bowel obstruction, or a history of significant gastrointestinal motility disorders should avoid use unless a prescriber decides otherwise. Discuss suitability if you are on multiple oral medicines. The phrase Hyperkalemia Signs Symptoms may help you understand when to seek care.

Patiromer sachet may be considered for adults under medical supervision. If you have underlying acid-base concerns, our resource Metabolic Acidosis Guide offers general background to discuss with your clinician. For patients with kidney and heart risk, see Kerendia and Kidneys for context on coordinated care.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the official label and your prescriber’s directions for dosing. The powder is mixed with water and taken by mouth, typically once daily. Separate this medicine from other oral drugs by administering them at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after, because the polymer can reduce the absorption of other medicines. Do not heat the mixture or add to hot liquids.

How to prepare: add the powder to water in a glass, stir thoroughly, and drink all the contents. Add additional water, stir, and drink again to ensure the full dose is taken. You may use a larger volume of water if preferred to make swallowing easier. Do not take the powder dry.

General administration tips: take consistently each day. If your clinician adjusts your dose, use the new amount as instructed. This treatment is not for sudden, life-threatening hyperkalemia; emergency care may involve different measures such as intravenous therapies.

Strengths and Forms

This product is supplied as Veltassa powder for oral suspension. It is packaged in single-use packets containing pre-measured powder. Common carton sizes may vary by pharmacy.

Available sachet amounts typically include 8.4 g, 16.8 g, and 25.2 g per packet. Availability can vary by stock, manufacturer packaging, and country of origin. Your prescriber will choose a packet size and regimen suitable for your treatment plan.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. If you have questions about timing with other medicines, ask your clinician or pharmacist.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store the packets at room temperature and keep them dry. Protect from moisture and keep in the original packaging until you are ready to mix a dose. Do not freeze or heat the product. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

When traveling, carry the sachets in your hand luggage with your prescription and a copy of your medication list. Pack enough for the entire trip and a few extra packets if your clinician advises. For airport security, keep medicines in original labeled containers. If you cross borders, carry your written prescription and be ready to declare personal-use medicines.

Benefits

This potassium binder can help reduce and maintain serum potassium within a target range. It works locally in the gut, which can be helpful for patients who need fewer systemic effects. Once-daily dosing and measured packets may support adherence for some users.

Because it exchanges calcium for potassium, it does not add sodium load. The powder can be mixed with water to fit into daily routines. Ongoing monitoring with your healthcare team helps tune your overall plan.

Side Effects and Safety

• Constipation: hard stools or straining
• Diarrhea: loose stools
• Abdominal discomfort: gas, bloating, or cramps
• Nausea: unsettled stomach
• Hypomagnesemia: low magnesium on labs

Serious or rare risks may include severe constipation, fecal impaction, or bowel obstruction. The class may lower potassium too much, leading to hypokalemia, especially if used with other potassium-lowering therapies. If you have signs of low potassium or magnesium, contact your clinician. For background on potassium balance, read Hypokalemia vs Hyperkalemia.

This medicine is not for emergency treatment of severe, life-threatening hyperkalemia. Seek urgent care if you have concerning symptoms such as chest pain, severe weakness, or dangerous ECG changes as directed by your care team.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Because the polymer can bind other oral medicines, separate dosing from other oral drugs by at least three hours. This includes medications such as certain antibiotics, thyroid hormone, and other agents where reduced absorption can matter. Your pharmacist can help review your medication list for timing considerations.

Use caution if you have significant gastrointestinal motility disorders or a history of bowel obstruction. Monitor electrolytes as directed, particularly potassium and magnesium. If you use insulin and glucose in acute settings, review our educational article Insulin and Hyperkalemia to understand different care contexts.

What to Expect Over Time

Potassium levels may trend downward with consistent daily use, routine lab checks, and dietary guidance from your care team. Do not change your dose without medical advice. Keep all lab appointments to track your response.

Many patients use this medicine alongside other treatments that support kidney and heart health. If your clinician modifies other drugs that affect potassium, the binder regimen may also change. Set reminders to help you mix and take the powder at the same time each day.

Compare With Alternatives

Other prescription potassium binders include sodium zirconium cyclosilicate and sodium polystyrene sulfonate. In some cases, diuretics may be used to increase urinary potassium excretion under medical supervision. Hospital-based acute care may use agents that shift potassium into cells temporarily.

Loop diuretics such as Lasix or injectable options like Furosemide Injection can be part of a broader plan designed by your clinician. The right choice depends on clinical urgency, comorbidities, and your treatment goals.

Pricing and Access

Canadian pricing with US shipping from Canada may help reduce the Veltassa sachet price compared to typical local cash rates. Final cost varies by strength, carton size, and dispensing pharmacy. You can review current pricing on the product page and compare options with your prescriber.

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Availability and Substitutions

Stock can change based on manufacturer supply and pharmacy inventory. Order Veltassa sachet according to your prescription, and we will coordinate fulfillment through licensed partners. If a specific strength or pack size is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative therapy or adjusted plan.

Prescription required and verified for dispensing when applicable. If substitutions are necessary, we will contact you for prescriber guidance before proceeding.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This treatment may suit adults who need ongoing potassium control as part of a structured plan. It may be less suitable for patients with severe constipation or bowel obstruction risk. Your clinician will consider your labs, other medicines, and overall health.

To save, discuss larger carton quantities or multi-month refills if appropriate. Set refill reminders, and align lab dates with your refill cycle to avoid missed doses. If you have insurance, check benefits; if not, ask about a Veltassa coupon or other assistance your prescriber considers appropriate. Some patients prefer packets organized by week to support adherence. Carton sizes such as monthly or quarterly supplies may reduce per-unit expense where allowed.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Starting dose: how should I begin and when should labs be checked?
• Timing: how do I separate this from my other oral medicines?
• Diet: what potassium limits should I follow with my plan?
• Monitoring: how often should potassium and magnesium be tested?
• Side effects: what signs mean I should contact the clinic?
• Alternatives: when would other binders or diuretics be considered?
• Travel: how should I store and carry the packets safely?

Authoritative Sources

For full prescribing details, review the FDA label on DailyMed in addition to your clinician’s advice: Official DailyMed database for US drug labeling.

Manufacturer information can provide product support and materials: Official Veltassa website with patient resources.

Health Canada maintains regulatory information relevant to Canadian dispensing: Health Canada Drug Product Database search portal.

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Medical disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.