Potachloride PR 750 Tablet is a medicine used to treat potassium deficiency in the body. It is used in patients whose dietary management with potassium-rich foods are not enough. Potassium is an essential nutrient of the body which helps in the maintenance of good health.

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet is best taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Continue taking the medicine until the doctor tells you it is okay to stop.

This medicine is usually well-tolerated, however, it may cause nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in some people. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know all the medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe for you.

Uses of Potachloride Tablet PR

Treatment of Potassium deficiency

Benefits of Potachloride Tablet PR

In Treatment of Potassium deficiency

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet contains potassium, which is a very essential electrolyte for carrying out various life functions of our body. It has many benefits such as regulation of blood pressure, maintenance of water balance or pH balance in the body, conduction of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. It also helps in digestion of food and maintains normal heart rhythm or heartbeat. Its deficiency can cause issues of the kidneys, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation or muscle cramps. Potachloride PR 750 Tablet helps prevent these complications and enables better carrying out of life functions.

Side effects of Potachloride Tablet PR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Potachloride

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Febrile response

How to use Potachloride Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Potachloride PR 750 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Potachloride Tablet PR works

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet works by raising potassium levels in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Potachloride PR 750 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Potachloride PR 750 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Potachloride PR 750 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet

₹9.12/Tablet PR

Addkay Tablet PR

Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd

₹9.2/tablet pr

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Quick tips

Potachloride PR 750 Tablet is used to prevent or treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia).
May cause gastrointestinal irritation if administered undiluted. Increased dilution of the solution and taking with meals may reduce gastrointestinal irritation.
You may need to get your blood test done while you are taking Potachloride PR 750 Tablet to monitor the level of potassium in your body.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, severe dehydration, or diarrhea for a long time.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkali Metal Chloride

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Minerals

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