A supplement for people who do not have enough potassium in the body. This is caused by either taking drugs such as diuretics (water pills) or from certain diseases.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to any medicine that has potassium in it. You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease.
Uses:
Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Powder, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Granule
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take this medicine with food or right after eating.
Take the powder, granule, or oral liquid only after mixing in one-half glass (4 ounces) of water or juice.
Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet, extended-release capsule, or capsule Swallow it whole with full glass of water.
If you are using the extended-release tablet, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you want to crush or break the tablet. Some brands of this medicine can be broken or crushed and mixed in water, and some brands must be swallowed whole. If you mix the crushed tablet in water, swallow all of the mixture right away. Do not save any of the mixture to use later.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Storage:
Store in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, Capoten®, Vasotec®, Zestril®, or any medicine that has potassium in it.
Follow the diet ordered by your doctor.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using salt substitutes.
Many types of foods, such as fresh fruits (bananas), fresh vegetables, and fresh meats, also contain potassium. You should not eat too much of them while using this medicine.
Warnings:
You should not use more of this medicine than ordered by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
