Effervescent Potassium/Chloride

Generic name:potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride [ poe-TASS-ee-um-bye-KAR-boe-nate-and-poe-TASS-ee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 28, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Effervescent Potassium/Chloride?

Effervescent Potassium/Chloride is a combination mineral product that used to treat or prevent low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia) in people who do not get enough potassium from food.

Effervescent Potassium/Chloride is also used to treat hypokalemia caused by certain medicines or medical conditions (such as congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, a hormone imbalance, kidney problems, or severe diarrhea).

Effervescent Potassium/Chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you have:

• high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia);

• chronic kidney failure (or if you are on dialysis);

• diabetic acidosis;

• Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder);

• a large tissue injury such as a severe burn;

• if you are dehydrated; or

• if you take a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride, spironolactone, or triamterene.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• kidney disease;

• heart disease or high blood pressure;

• a medical condition that affects your esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using Effervescent Potassium/Chloride.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Effervescent Potassium/Chloride?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Take this medicine with food or just after a meal.

Do not chew the effervescent tablet or swallow it whole.

Dissolve the effervescent tablet in at leas...