Potassium – Slow K (Potassium) is a prescription medication used to prevent and treat low amounts of potassium in the blood. The body needs a normal potassium level for proper function of the cells, kidneys, heart, and muscles. Severe diarrhea, vomiting, hormone problems and treatment with diuretics can reduce potassium levels in the blood. The active ingredient in Potassium – Slow K is Potassium. Potassium belongs to a class of drugs called electrolyte supplements. It works by replacing lost potassium and preventing a deficiency. Potassium – Slow K is a special slow-release tablet that releases the medicine evenly throughout the day.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while taking Potassium – Slow K. The most common side effects of Potassium – Slow K may include the following:
• Diarrhea;
• Nausea;
• Stomach upset;
• Vomiting

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Bleeding;
• Itchy skin rash;
• Severe abdominal pain

These are not all of the side effects of Potassium. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not take Potassium – Slow K if you are allergic to Potassium or any ingredient in Potassium – Slow K. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have intolerance to some sugars;
• Have kidney failure;
• Have liver or heart problems;
• Have severe diarrhea;
• Have stomach ulcers;
• Have untreated Addison’s syndrome

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Potassium and water tablets, digoxin, captopril, losartan, ciclosporin, etc. Avoid indomethacin, heparin, or bopindolol with Potassium – Slow K. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Slow K is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Potassium passes into breast milk and may harm nursing infants. Take Potassium – Slow K precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water or other liquid. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Take Slow K with a meal when sitting upright. It is important to drink plenty of fluid throughout the day while taking this drug. Slow K may not dissolve completely after all of the drug has been released. You may sometimes see a residue of the tablet in your stools. This is normal. It is important to keep up the level of potassium in your body. Keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking Slow K suddenly. Keep this medicine in its original container out of sight and reach of children. Store below 300C.

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