K-Lyte Potassium Supplement Orange Flavour 25 mEq 30 Effervescent Tablets

Recommended use or purpose: oral potassium supplement for the therapy or prophylaxis of potassium deficiency. Especially useful for routine use with thiazide diuretics or corticosteroid hormones to replace excessive potassium losses. How to Use Recommended dose: adults: one (1) tablet dissolved in 3 to 4 ounces (85-115 ml) of cold or ice water 2 to 4 times daily or as directed by physician. Prevention of hypokalemia: supplementally, approximately 20 to 40 mmol (meq)/day. Treatment of depletion: 40 to a maximum of 100 mmol (meq) daily. K-lyte should be taken with meals and sipped slowly over a 5 to 10 minute period. Warnings RISK INFORMATION: Consult your physician prior to use if you have impaired kidney function. The use of potassium supplements must be monitored closely in these patients. Consult your physician before taking potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics (e.g. spironolactone or triamterene) together as this may cause higher than normal potassium levels in the blood. This product is to be used only on the advice of a physician. Prescribing information is available to physicians and pharmacists on request. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATION OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN