Klor-Con M15 Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
- a high level of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia)
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- heart problems (such as atrioventricular block)
- certain muscle problem (familial periodic paralysis)
- kidney problems (such as chronic renal failure, inability to make urine)
- heat cramps
- a severe loss of body water (dehydration)
- severe tissue damage (such as burns, injury)
- stomach/intestinal ulcer
- metabolic problems (such as metabolic acidosis, diabetic acidosis)
- a certain adrenal gland problem (Addison's disease)
Due to rare reports of stomach/intestinal ulcers and bleeding with sustained-release potassium chloride products, you should not use the tablets unless you cannot take liquid or effervescent forms of potassium. If you have blockage/narrowing/slowed movement of the esophagus/stomach/intestines (such as diabetic gastroparesis, esophageal compression due to an enlarged heart), you are at greater risk for these side effects, and therefore you should use liquid or effervescent forms or follow the directions in the How to Use section for mixing the medication in water.
Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug passes into breast milk. There have been no reports of potassium harming a nursing infant in mothers with a normal potassium level. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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