Potassium Oral Capsule

Name: Potassium Oral Capsule

Highlights for potassium

POTASSIUM (poe TASS i um) is a natural salt that is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves. It is found in many foods and is normally supplied by a well balanced diet. This medicine is used to treat low potassium.

This drug also comes in other forms, including Oral syrup, Oral solution, Oral tablet, Injectable solution

This drug can cause serious side effects. See which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

Know how to use your medication, and learn what might happen if you miss a dose.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions.

Know what to watch for and get tips for reducing your risks while taking this drug.

Potassium Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • anxious
  • black, tarry stools
  • breathing problems
  • confusion
  • heartburn
  • irregular heartbeat
  • numbness or tingling in hands or feet
  • pain when swallowing
  • unusually weak or tired
  • weakness, heaviness of legs

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • upset stomach
  • vomiting

Potassium May Interact with Other Medications

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

  • eplerenone
  • certain medicines for stomach problems like atropine; difenoxin and glycopyrrolate
  • 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 for cold or allergies
  • NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or napoxen
  • other potassium supplements
  • salt substitutes
  • some diuretics
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.

How to Use potassium

Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Take with food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not suck on, crush, or chew this medicine. If you have difficulty swallowing, ask the pharmacist how to take. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

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

  • Addison's disease
  • dehydration
  • diabetes
  • difficulty swallowing
  • heart disease
  • history of 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, tartrazine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

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.

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 ). Keep bottle closed tightly to protect this medicine from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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