This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- low potassium levels
- potassium replacement
Brand Name(s): Effer-K, Klor-Con/EF
Generic Name: Potassium Bicarbonate
Instructions
Dissolve each tablet completely in one half cup (120 mL) of cold water or fruit juice. Drink the medicine slowly, over 5 to 10 minutes.
Take the medicine with a meal.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Talk to your doctor before eating foods with large amounts of potassium. Potassium is often found in salt substitutes. Your doctor may want you to reduce the amount of these foods.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
It is very important that you follow your doctor's instructions for all blood tests.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- diarrhea
- excess gas
- fast or irregular heart beats
- nausea and vomiting
- red, burning, or itchy skin
- stomach upset or abdominal pain
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- dark, tarry stool
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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