K Lyte Effervescent Orange (Potassium Citrate) Customer Reviews

K Lyte Effervescent Orange

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Drug Description:

This medicine is used to prevent or treat low blood potassium levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. It may also be used to treat low potassium levels caused by some diseases, severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, or by certain medicines (such as diuretics). Symptoms of low potassium levels include weakness, fatigue, or weakening of reflexes.Store solution at 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from moisture.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 the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine may cause stomach upset. Take after meals or with food. Dissolve this medicine in cold water or fruit juice before taking, preferably after a meal or as directed by your doctor. Lab tests may be required while taking this medicine. Be sure to keep appointments. Signs of overdosage with the medicine include listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of limbs, slowed heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, or stopping of the heart. Too much or too little potassium can adversely affect your heart. Be sure that your health care provider and pharmacist are aware of any heart medications that you are taking. Common sources of potassium include beef, veal, ham, chicken, turkey, fish, milk, bananas, dates, prunes, raisin, avocado, watermelon, cantaloupe, apricots, molasses, beans, yams, broccoli, brussel sprouts, lentils, potatoes, and spinach. Do not use salt substitutes, except on the advice of your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. 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 doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have severe kidney disease you have untreated Addison’s disease you are dehydrated you have heat cramps you have high potassium levels in the bloodBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical conditionSome medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your health care provider of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Close monitoring may be needed if you are taking digoxin, potassium-sparing diuretics, or medicine for heart conditions or high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.Most severe:  Heart problems; bleeding in the stomach.Most common:  Vomiting; nausea; stomach discomfort; diarrhea.Other:  Rash.

Indication:

This medicine is used to prevent or treat low blood potassium levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. It may also be used to treat low potassium levels caused by some diseases, severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, or by certain medicines (such as diuretics). Symptoms of low potassium levels include weakness, fatigue, or weakening of reflexes.

Storage:

Store solution at 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from moisture.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine 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 this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your health care provider of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Close monitoring may be needed if you are taking digoxin, potassium-sparing diuretics, or medicine for heart conditions or high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Patient Family Info:

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 the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine may cause stomach upset. Take after meals or with food. Dissolve this medicine in cold water or fruit juice before taking, preferably after a meal or as directed by your doctor. Lab tests may be required while taking this medicine. Be sure to keep appointments. Signs of overdosage with the medicine include listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of limbs, slowed heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, or stopping of the heart. Too much or too little potassium can adversely affect your heart. Be sure that your health care provider and pharmacist are aware of any heart medications that you are taking. Common sources of potassium include beef, veal, ham, chic

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have severe kidney disease you have untreated Addison’s disease you are dehydrated you have heat cramps you have high potassium levels in the blood

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  Heart problems; bleeding in the stomach.

Common Side Effects:

Most common:  Vomiting; nausea; stomach discomfort; diarrhea.

Other Side Effects:

  Rash.

Additional information

Generic name:

Potassium Citrate

Formulation:

Effervescent Tablet

Strength(s):

25meq

Quantities Available:

30, 90

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