Potassium gluconate
Generic name: potassium gluconate [ poe-TASS-ee-um-GLOO-koe-nate ]
Brand name: Kaon
Dosage form: oral tablet (550 mg; 595 mg)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is potassium gluconate?
Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for the normal function of your heart, muscles, and nerves.
Potassium gluconate is used to prevent low potassium (hypokalemia).
Potassium gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use potassium gluconate if you also take a potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride, eplerenone, spironolactone, or triamterene.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use potassium gluconate if:
you have high levels of potassium in your blood; or
you also take a potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride, eplerenone, spironolactone, or triamterene.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
heart problems, irregular heartbeats;
diabetes;
trouble swallowing;
a severe burn injury;
an ulcer or other problems with your stomach or intestines;
Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);
an allergic reaction to a product that contains potassium;
kidney disease; or
if you are dehydrated.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I take potassium gluconate?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Take potassium gluconate with a full glass of water.
Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of potassium in your body at all times.
Take potassium gluconate with food or after a meal.
You should not stop using potassium gluconate without first asking your doctor.
You may need frequent medical tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dos...
