Potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride
Generic name: potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride [ poe-TASS-ee-um-bye-KAR-boe-nate-and-poe-TASS-ee-um-KLOR-ide ]
Brand names: Effervescent Potassium/Chloride, Klorvess Effervescent, K-Lyte/Cl, K-Lyte/Cl 50
Dosage form: oral tablet, effervescent (25 mEq)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride?
Potassium bicarbonate and 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.
potassium bicarbonate and 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).
Potassium bicarbonate and 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 potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
