Before using Effer-K, you must know all about the risks and complications associated with it.
It is recommended that you request for prescription using dietary supplements without a prescription, carefully read and follow any of the precautions on the label. The following also needs to be considered.
Inform your medical doctors if you have from any of the allergies or allergic reactions to medicines in these groups, or any of the other medicines. Also, tell your healthcare professional when you have other forms of allergies such as reaction to food or dyes, preservatives or animals. In case of non-prescription products, it is recommended to read the label and information provided with the package carefully.
There is also no information provided that is pediatric specific on the use of supplements such as potassium in children with use in other age groups. They are also expected to that they will be able to cause different side effects or problems in children that they do in adults. In geriatric studies, not many of the studies have been done.
It is also not known whether the medicines work in the same way as they do in adults. There are also no specific studies that have been done to compare the use of potassium supplements in the elderly with use in other age groups. They are also not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than they do in younger adults. It is suggested that the older people may be at a greater risks of developing high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia).
During pregnancy, potassium supplements have not been shown to cause problems. However, it is suggested that the potassium supplements can pass into breast milk in breast feeding mothers. This has not been associated with any of the problems in nursing babies.
Drug interactions may occur when it is used with certain medicines. Sometimes, the medicines may still be used even with the potential or possibility of drug interactions. In such like cases, your medical doctor will advise on the best possible approaches of using the dose or other precautions when it may be necessary for use.
When using any of these diatery supplements, it is also important to inform your healthcare professional if you are using any of the listed medicines. The medicines are listed on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessary and all inclusive. Use of dietary supplements in this class with any of the medicines may not be recommended as a result of the possibility of interactions.
Your doctor may however decide not to treat you with the dietary supplement in this class of medicines but change to some other medicines which are compatible. This medicine include:
- Amantadine
- Amifampridine
- Atropine
- Belladonna
- Belladonna Alkaloids
- Benztropine
- Bepridil
- Biperiden
- Cisapride
- Clidinium
- Darifenacin
- Dicyclomine
- Dronedarone Eplerenone
- Fesoterodine
- Glycopyrrolate
- Hyoscyamine
- Mesoridazine
- Methscopolamine
- Oxybutynin Pimozide
- Piperaquine
- Procyclidine
- Saquinavir
- Scopolamine
- Solifenacin
- Sparfloxacin
- Terfenadine
- Thioridazine
- Tolterodine
- Trihexyphenidyl
- Trospium
- Ziprasidone
Moreover, use of the dietary supplements in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. When both medicines have to be prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or change how often the medicines have to be used for one or both of the medicines. They include:
- Alacepril
- Alfuzosin
- Amiloride
- Amiodarone
- Amitriptyline
- Amoxapine
- Anagrelide
- Apomorphine
- Aripiprazole
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Asenapine
- Astemizole
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Benazepril
- Buserelin
- Canrenoate
- Captopril
- Chloroquine
- Chlorpromazine
- Cilazapril
- Ciprofloxacin Citalopram
- Clarithromycin
- Clomipramine
- Clozapine
- Crizotinib
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Dabrafenib
- Dasatinib Degarelix
- Delamanid
- Delapril
- Desipramine
- Deslorelin
- Disopyramide
- Dofetilide
- Dolasetron Domperidone
- Donepezil
- Droperidol
- Enalaprilat
- Enalapril Maleate
- Erythromycin
- Escitalopram
- Fingolimod
- Flecainide
- Fluconazole
- Fluoxetine
- Fosinopril
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Gonadorelin
- Goserelin
- Granisetron
- Halofantrine
- Haloperidol
- Histrelin
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Ibutilide
- Iloperidone
- Imidapril
- Imipramine
- Indomethacin
- Ivabradine
- Ketoconazole
- Lapatinib
- Leuprolide
- Levofloxacin
- Lisinopril
- Lopinavir
- Lumefantrine
- Mefloquine
- Methadone
- Metronidazole
- Mifepristone
- Moexipril
- Moxifloxacin
- Nafarelin
- Nilotinib
- Norfloxacin
- Nortriptyline
- Octreotide
- Ofloxacin
- Ondansetron
- Paliperidone
- Panobinostat
- Pasireotide
- Pazopanib
- Pentopril
- Perflutren Lipid Microsphere
- Perindopril
- Posaconazole
- Procainamide
- Prochlorperazine
- Promethazine
- Propafenone
- Protriptyline
- Quetiapine
- Quinapril
- Quinidine
- Quinine
- Ramipril
- Ranolazine
- Salmeterol
- Sevoflurane
- Solifenacin
- Sorafenib
- Sotalol
- Spirapril
- Spironolactone
- Sunitinib
- Tacrolimus
- Telavancin
- Telithromycin
- Temocapril
- Tetrabenazine
- Tizanidine
- Toremifene
- Trandolapril
- Trazodone
- Triamterene
- Trifluoperazine
- Trimipramine
- Triptorelin
- Vandetanib
- Vardenafil
- Vemurafenib
- Vinflunine
- Voriconazole
- Zofenopril
There are other forms of interactions which may occur when this medicine is used at or round the times of eating food or certain types of foods. Using alcohol is also not recommended with certain medicine since it may cause drug interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional on the use of your medicine with good, alcohol or tobacco. Sometimes, other medical conditions may affect the use of dietary supplements of this class.
Ensure that your doctor is fully aware of other medical problems you have such as:
It is known that potassium supplements may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium), which may worsen or cause heart problems in patients with these conditions. Diarrhea (continuing or severe) loss of fluid in combination with potassium supplements may cause kidney problems, which may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood levels of potassium).
Heart disease may be increased or made worse as a result of use of potassium supplements. Intestinal or esophageal blockage may occur from use of potassium supplements which may damage the intestines. Stomach ulcers may be made worse by use of potassium supplements.
To use Effer-K correctly, you must follow all instructions given by your doctor.
When using the liquid form of this medicine, this medicine needs to be diluted in at least one half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice so as reduce the possible stomach irritation or laxative effects. In case you have been put on a salt (sodium) restricted diet, check with your medical doctor before using tomato juice so as to dilute your medicine. It is indicated that tomato juice has a very high salt content. In patients taking the soluble granule, soluble powder or soluble tablet form of the medicine.
The medicine needs to be completely dissolved in at least one half glasses (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce possible stomach irritation or laxative effect. It is recommended to allow any form of fizzing so as to stop before taking any of the dissolved medicine. If you have been put on a salt restricted diet, check with your doctor before using tomato juice to dilute your medicine. Tomato juice has a high salt content. However, as for the patients that prefer the extended release tablets form for this medicine.
It is recommended that they swallow the whole tablet with a full glass of water (8 ounce). Never chew or suck the tablet. Some of the tablets may be broken or crushed and sprinkled on applesauce or other forms of soft foods. This must however be first confirmed with your doctor since this should not be done to most of the tablets. In cause of trouble with swallowing tablets or if they seem to stick in your throat, check with your doctor when this medicine is not appropriately released.
This medicine may cause stomach irritation that may lead to developments of ulcers. When using the extended release capsules as a form of medicine. Never crush or chew the capsule. Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water. Some of the capsule may be opened and the contents of the capsule sprinkled on applesauce or other soft foods. However, it is important to check on your doctor or pharmacist first since this should not be done for most of the capsules.
It is also recommended that this medicine can be taken immediately after meals or with food to lessen the possibility of developing stomach upsets or laxatives action. Use this medicine only as directed by the medical doctor. Never take less or more of the medicines and do not take it for a longer duration than as directed by your doctor. This is also important of you are taking both the diuretics (water pills) and digitalis medicines for your heart. As for the dosing of this medicines.
The dose for those medicines in this class will vary from one patient to another. Follow the directions provided by your doctor or as indicated on the package of the medicines. The information provided in this article is only average doses which must not be changed unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
The amount of medicines that you take also depends on the strength of the medicines. It also relies on the number of the does that has to be allowed between doses and the length of time that you take between the doses which varies with the medical problems for which you are using the medicines. The medicine is also available in the form of potassium bicarbonate which is available as an oral dosage form as a table for solutions. To prevent loss of potassium or replace the lost potassium by the body.
In adult and teenagers 25 to 50 milliequivalents mEq) dissolved in one half tone glass of cold water taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may advice you to change the dose when needed. However, most of the people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. In children, the dose must be determined by your doctor.
As for the potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride. For oral dosage forms granules for solution. To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body. In adults and teenagers, 20 milliequivalents (mEq) dissolved in one half tone glass of cold water taken one or two times a day. Your medical doctor may change the dose when needed.
However, most of the people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. In Children, the dose must be determined by your doctor. For an oral dosage form as tablets for solution which can prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body. Adults and teenagers 20, 25, or 50 mEq dissolved in one half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day.
Your medical doctor may also change the dose when needed. However, most of the people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. While in children, the dose must be determined by your doctor. Potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate for oral dosage form (tablets for solution). This can be used to prevent loss of potassium or replace potassium lost by the body.
In adults and teenagers 25 or 50 milliequivalents (mEq) dissolved in one-half to one glass of cold water, taken one or two times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. In children, the dose must be determined by your doctor. For potassium chloride In order to have a long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release capsules). To replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 40 to 100 milliequivalents (mEq) a day, divided into two or three smaller doses during the day.
Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. To prevent potassium loss: Adults and teenagers 16 to 24 mEq a day, divided into two or three smaller doses during the day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
In children, the dose must be determined by your doctor. For long-acting oral dosage forms (liquid for solution). To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body. Adults and teenagers 20 mEq mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken one to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. Children Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
The usual dose is 1 to 3 mEq of potassium per kilogram (kg) (0.45 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed in water or juice. For oral dosage form (powder for solution). To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 15 to 25 mEq dissolved in four to six ounces of cold water, taken two or four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. In children, the dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 1 to 3 mEq per kg (0.45 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be mixed into water or juice. For oral dosage form (powder for suspension) can also be used to prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body. In adults and teenagers 20 mEq dissolved in two to six ounces of cold water, taken one to five times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
Children dose must be determined by your doctor. For long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release tablets): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 6.7 to 20 mEq taken three times a day. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. Children Dose must be determined by your doctor. For oral dosage form (liquid for solution): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 20 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.
However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. Children Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight a day, taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be completely mixed into water or juice. For oral dosage form (tablets): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 5 to 10 mEq taken two to four times a day.
However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. Children Dose must be determined by your doctor. Medicine in the form of potassium gluconate and potassium chloride is also used for oral dosage (liquid for solution). It is best used for preventing loss of potassium or replace potassium lost by the body. In adults and teenagers, 20 milliequivalents (mEq) diluted in 2 tablespoonfuls or more of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
Children Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice. For oral dosage form (powder for solution): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 20 mEq mixed in 2 tablespoonfuls or more of cold water or juice taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. In children, the dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kg (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice. Medicine in the form of potassium gluconate and potassium citrate to be administered in the oral dosage form (liquid for solution) can be used to prevent loss of potassium or replace potassium lost by the body. In adults and teenagers, 20 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day.
Children Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kg (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice. For trikates For oral dosage form (liquid for solution): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagers 15 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken three or four times a day.
Your doctor may change the dose if needed. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. As for the children, the dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 2 to 3 mEq per kilogram (kg) (0.9 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed into water or juice. In the event that is dose is missed, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Never double the doses to cover for the missed dose. The medicine must be stored at a place not accessible by children, and in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep the medicine from freezing. Never store out date medicine that are no longer required. Consult your medical doctor on better ways of disposing medicine no longer in use.
