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klor-Con

Klor-Con
Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr


Klor-Con is used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by water pills (diuretics) or poor diet.

ALTERNATE NAMES

K-Lor, Potassium Chloride, Kay Ciel, K+ Potassium, K-Vescent, K+care

 
3.5 out of 5
Avg Consumer Rating 3.5 out of 5
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  Klor-Con images:
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr KLOR-CON EF pic 1
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr KLOR-CON M20 pic 2
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr pic 3
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 10 mEq pic 4
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 8 mEq pic 5
klor-Con prescription drug /side effects/Potassium Supplements-Po Pwdr KLOR-CON POWDER PKTS 20MEQ 30S pic 6

Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

klor-Con
K-Lor, Potassium Chloride, Kay Ciel, K+ Potassium, K-Vescent, K+care

Uses
Klor-Con is used to prevent or treat low potassium blood levels caused by water pills (diuretics) or poor diet.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Don t freeze liquid forms.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat, blood in stools, and muscle weakness.

Photos
KLOR-CON EF
KLOR-CON EF
KLOR-CON M20
KLOR-CON M20
Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 10 mEq
Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 10 mEq
Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 8 mEq
Klor-Con (potassium chloride) 8 mEq
KLOR-CON POWDER PKTS 20MEQ 30S
KLOR-CON POWDER PKTS 20MEQ 30S

How To Use
  • To prevent stomach upset, take each dose with food or immediately after a meal.
  • Sustained-release capsules and tablets must be swallowed whole.
  • Do not crush or chew them as side effects may be increased.
  • Take tablets or capsules with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water, unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
  • Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the tablet or capsule.
  • The liquid and powder forms must be diluted in a full glass of cold water or juice before taking.
  • Drink slowly.

Side Effects
  • May cause diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea or vomiting the first few days as your body adjusts to the medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the hands or feet, muscle weakness.
  • If using potassium tablets or capsules, notify your doctor if the following effects occur: stomach pain, black stools.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history especially of: kidney problems, heart disease, problems with digestion, any allergies.
  • Klor-Con should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • Potassium supplements are not known to appear in breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered, if you should remember within 2 hours.
  • If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take: water pills (diuretics such as furosemide or amiloride), ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril), digoxin, salt substitutes containing potassium.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for klor-Con
Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 59
Time Taken: 10 months

Reason: potassium suplement Date: 28 August 2002
Side Effects
none

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Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 59
Time Taken: 7 days

Reason: taking lasix Date: 21 February 2007
Side Effects
None yet, but after reading them, I don't think I want to stay on this drug because I have had a bleeding stomach ulcer in the past few months and this seems like it would only add to my problem

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