Warnings


What may interact with Potassium Chloride?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-certain diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene
-eplerenone
-sodium polystyrene sulfonate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for blood pressure or heart disease like lisinopril, losartan, quinapril, valsartan
-medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-other potassium supplements
-salt substitutes

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Potassium Chloride?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-Addison''s disease
-dehydration
-diabetes
-heart disease
-high levels of potassium in the blood
-irregular heartbeat
-kidney disease
-recent severe burn
-stomach ulcers or other stomach problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to potassium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Potassium Chloride?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. You will need lab work done regularly.

You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor.

Side effects like stomach upset, nausea and diarrhea happen more when this medicine is not mixed properly or taken without food. Follow mixing instructions exactly each time you take a dose.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.