Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride: Effervescent tablet (25-1.5g)

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Potassium Cl 25mEq Eff Tab

What is this Medicine?

POTASSIUM (poe TASS i um) is a natural salt that is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves. Too much or too little potassium in the body can cause serious problems. Potassium is found in many foods and is normally supplied by a balanced diet. This medicine is a potassium supplement that is used to prevent and to treat low potassium.

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Potassium Chloride 25mEq Effervescent Tablet

NDC: 006033508

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
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Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Hypokalemia Prevention, Digoxin Toxicity, Hypokalemia

Potassium Chloride 25mEq Effervescent Tablet

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Foods high in potassium and Potassium Chloride 25mEq Effervescent Tablet(Potassium Bicarbonate)

Foods high in potassium and Potassium(Potassium Bicarbonate)

Do not take Potassium Salts together with dietary salt substitutes or low salt milk products which contain potassium. Taking these can increase the level of potassium in the blood. If the potassium level is too high, you may experience muscle weakness or an abnormal heart rhythm. If you experience extreme muscle weakness, chest pain, pounding heartbeat, or an unusually fast or slow heart beat, contact your health care provider immediately. While taking Potassium-containing medicines, your prescriber may order a blood test to check the level of potassium in your blood. DO NOT take potassium-containing nutritional supplements with this medicine unless they are approved for you by your health care provider.

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Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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