Kaon-Cl Oral
Generic Name: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (poh-TASS-ee-um KLOR-ide)
Kaon-Cl Oral Uses
This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent or treat
low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium
in the blood is important so that your cells, nerves, heart,
muscles, and kidneys work properly. Normal blood levels of
potassium are usually achieved by eating a well-balanced diet.
However, certain situations cause your body to lose potassium
faster than you can replace it from your diet. These situations
include treatment with certain "water pills" (diuretics), a poor
diet, or certain medical conditions (e.g., severe diarrhea
especially with vomiting).
How To Use Kaon-Cl Oral
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. To
prevent stomach upset, take each dose with a meal and a full glass
(8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water unless your doctor directs
you otherwise. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this
medication. If your total daily dosage is more than 20
milliequivalents, your doctor may direct you to divide the daily
dose so that you take smaller amounts of medication several times a
day, but do not take more than 20 milliequivalents as a single
dose. This will also help to reduce stomach upset.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit
from it. Remember to take it at the same time(s) each day. Dosage
is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not
increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Too much
potassium in the blood can cause serious side effects.
Sustained-release capsules and tablets must be swallowed whole.
Do not crush, chew, or suck the pills because this may increase
side effects.
If you have trouble swallowing the capsules, ask your doctor or
pharmacist about certain brands that may be opened up and the
contents sprinkled onto a spoonful of cool, soft food such as
applesauce or pudding. Swallow the food/medication mixture
immediately without chewing. Do not prepare the mixture ahead of
time. Drink a glass of cool water after each dose to make sure you
swallow all the medication.
Inform your doctor if symptoms of low potassium blood levels
(e.g., muscle cramps/weakness, tiredness, irregular heartbeat)
persist or worsen.
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