Formulation:
Powder
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Alternate Names:K Lor Powder (potassium chloride)
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What is K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) used for? |
K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) is used as a supplement potassium in the body due to excessive loss from the body.
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When should K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) not be taken?
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Do not take K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) if you are allergic to any ingredient in K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) or to similar medications. |
What precautions should I follow when taking K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) ?
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Before using K Lor Powder (potassium chloride), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking K Lor Powder (potassium chloride)?
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You should not use more of K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) than ordered by your doctor. Follow the diet ordered by your doctor. Make sure your doctor knows if you are using salt substitutes. Many types of foods, such as fresh fruits (bananas), fresh vegetables, and fresh meats, also contain potassium. You should not eat too much of them while using K Lor Powder (potassium chloride). |
What are the side effects of K Lor Powder (potassium chloride)?
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Most severe: Confusion, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, numb hands or feet, excessive weakness or heaviness of legs, trouble breathing, severe stomach pain or vomiting, pain in chest or throat, red or black stools with diarrhea
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Most common: Mild nausea or cramps, stomach discomfort, loose stools
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Other: None
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How should I take K Lor Powder (potassium chloride)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking K Lor Powder (potassium chloride). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) be stored?
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Store K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about K Lor Powder (potassium chloride), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. K Lor Powder (potassium chloride) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about K Lor Powder (potassium chloride). If you have any questions about K Lor Powder (potassium chloride), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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