K-Tab
Generic name: potassium supplement (oral route, parenteral route)
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Effer-K
- Glu-K
- K+Care ET
- K-Lyte
- K-Lyte Cl
- K-Tab
- Potassimin
- Tri-K
- Urocit-K 10
In Canada
- K-10 Solution
- Kaochlor 10
- Kaochlor 20
- Kaon
- K-Lor
- K-Lyte/Ci
- Potassium Chloride
- Potassium-Rougier
- Roychlor
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Effervescent
- Capsule
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Tablet
- Capsule, Extended Release
- Powder for Solution
- Solution
Uses for K-Tab
Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, potassium supplements may be needed by patients who do not have enough potassium in their regular diet or have lost too much potassium because of illness or treatment with certain medicines.
There is no evidence that potassium supplements are useful in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea and vomiting.
Injectable potassium is administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. Some forms of oral potassium may be available in stores without a prescription. Since too much potassium may cause health problems, you should take potassium supplements only if directed by your doctor.
Importance of Diet
For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods.
The following table includes some potassium-rich foods.
| Food (amount) | Milligrams of potassium | Milliequivalents of potassium |
| Acorn squash, cooked (1 cup) | 896 | 23 |
| Potato with skin, baked (1 long) | 844 | 22 |
| Spinach, cooked (1 cup) | 838 | 21 |
| Lentils, cooked (1 cup) | 731 | 19 |
| Kidney beans, cooked (1 cup) | 713 | 18 |
| Split peas, cooked (1 cup) | 710 | 18 |
| White navy beans, cooked (1 cup) | 669 | 17 |
| Butternut squash, cooked (1 cup) | 583 | 15 |
| Watermelon (1/16) | 560 | 14 |
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