Tablet

Jamieson

Potassium Gluconate (potassium) is used to prevent or to treat potassium deficiency.

Do not take Potassium Gluconate (potassium) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Potassium Gluconate (potassium) or similar medications

Before using Potassium Gluconate (potassium), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condit

Do not take salt substitutes or drink low-salt milk while taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium) unless your doctor approves. Salt substitutes and low-salt milk usually contain potassium. You may get too much potassium and suffer from side effects if you use these products. Do not stop taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium) unless your doctor approves. Stopping could make your condition much worse. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share Potassium Gluconate (potassium)s with others, and use Potassium Gluconate (potassium) only for the indication prescribed.

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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends 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 Potassium Gluconate (potassium) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Potassium Gluconate (potassium) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take Potassium Gluconate (potassium) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Stop taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium) and contact your health care provider at once if you become pregnant while taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium). Contact your health care provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occur, especially if accompanied by general body discomfort or fever. You should stop taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium) briefly if any of the following occur: Blood infection; low blood pressure; major surgery; serious injury; severe metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte disorders; or uncontrolled epilepsy. Do not stop taking Potassium Gluconate (potassium) without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel like you have taken too much of Potassium Gluconate (potassium). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. 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.

Store Potassium Gluconate (potassium) in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat and light.