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Potklor Oral Solution

Manufactured byWalter Bushnell
67.96
200ML LIQUID

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Description

Potklor Oral Solution is a mineral supplement used for the prevention or treatment of low potassium levels in the blood. This may occur due to certain medications, medical conditions, prolonged illness with diarrhoea or vomiting, or insufficient diet. Potklor Oral Solution may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach discomfort. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Potklor Oral Solution is usually taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on your condition. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your condition may become worse. Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended if you are allergic to it, have high potassium levels in the blood, or have severe kidney problems. Inform your doctor all about your current medications and existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid undesired effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Potklor Oral Solution

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Potklor Oral Solution

Nausea and vomiting

Increased heart beat

Stomach discomfort

Diarrhoea

Increased potassium levels

Uses of Potklor Oral Solution

What is it prescribed for?

Hypokalaemia

Hypokalaemia refers to low potassium levels in the blood. Potassium is an important electrolyte that promotes nerve functions and helps in the contraction of muscles. It also promotes the functioning of the heart and regulates blood pressure. Low potassium levels can result in fatigue, muscle cramps, and abnormal heart rhythms. Potklor Oral Solution is used for the prevention or treatment of low potassium levels in the blood.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for Potklor Oral Solution to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time duration for which Potklor Oral Solution remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Potklor Oral Solution.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    It is not known whether Potklor Oral Solution passes into breastmilk or if it could harm your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Kidney impairment

Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended for use if you have kidney problems. An impaired kidney will not be able to filter the medicine properly, thus increasing the risk of toxicity.

Hyperkalaemia

Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended if you have hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium levels) as it can further increase your potassium levels, which may worsen your condition.

Allergy

Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Potassium sparring diuretics

Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended to be used with potassium-sparing diuretics (a type of medicine that increases urination without the loss of potassium) as it may cause an increased level of potassium in your body.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Potklor Oral Solution is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Potklor Oral Solution passes into breastmilk or if it could harm your baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Gastrointestinal irritation

In some cases, long-term treatment with Potklor Oral Solution may cause gastrointestinal irritation (discomfort in your stomach and intestines). Hence, take this medicine with caution if you have stomach and intestines problems like acidity, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach ulcers, etc.

Dehydration

Potklor Oral Solution should be used with extreme caution if you have/had dehydration as it may alter the fluid balance in your body. It may also increase the risk of kidney problems in case of severe dehydration.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Potklor Oral Solution as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Potklor Oral Solution.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Aliskiren

Spironolactone

Lisinopril

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Take Potklor Oral Solution with food. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach problems. Shake the bottle well before use. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Dispose of the unused medicine safely after the expiry date. Keep it away from children and pets.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Potklor Oral Solution helps to maintain potassium balance in the body by restoring normal potassium levels in depleted conditions.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Minerals and electrolytes

Schedule

Schedule H

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67.96 
200ML LIQUID