Neo-K Tablets 500mg

Description

Neo-K Tablets 500mg

Neo-K Tablets 500mg is an extended-release potassium chloride tablet. Potassium chloride is used in the prevention or treatment of treating low levels potassium present in blood (hypokalemia). Potassium is essential to the body for proper functioning of the heart muscles, kidneys and muscles digestive system, and nerves.

This is the most effective way to replace potassium that is lost from the your body. Neo-K Tablets 500 mg belongs to oral KCL.

Uses

• Drink potassium chloride with the full glass of drinking water.
•  Drink the medicine before eating or right after a meal.

Indications

• The medicine is utilized to treat Oedema (swelling) caused by the condition known as congestive heart failure (heart disorder).
• The hepatic ascites (fluid in the abdomen caused by liver disorders) and kidney disease when there is a need for a potasssium supplement.

When Not To Use

• Do not take Neo-K tablets of 500 mg in patients who are sensitive to potassium chloride.
• This is not recommended for patients with the highest levels of potassium in the blood or for patients who are who take diuretics with potassium-sparing properties.

Interactions

It has no other known serious drug interactions.

Neo-K tablets of 500 mg should be used with caution in patients suffering from adrenal or renal insufficiency. Use with caution Neo-K tablets of 500 mg in patients suffering from cardiac disorders and heat cramps caused by dehydration, or in the event of tissue damage.

When is potassium chloride used?

It helps to correct the depletion of electrolytes in the body.

In what conditions is its used contraindicated?

Patients with high blood pressure (increased blood pressure) and kidney diseases are specifically not advised to use this medication.

Can it be used to treat diarrhea?