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K-G

Brand Names

; Kaon® ; K-G®

Electrolyte Supplement, Oral

If you have an allergy to potassium or any other part of the medicine.
If you have any of the following conditions: Severe kidney disease, untreated Addison's disease, high blood levels of potassium.
The medicine in a pill or tablet should not be given if there is a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract, poor flow through the gastrointestinal tract, or slow stomach emptying.

This medicine is used to return potassium to the body. There are many reasons why potassium may be lost in large quantities; the most common being loss because of diuretic use. Potassium is needed in certain quantities by every organ in the body.

Take with food and 8 ounces of liquid unless healthcare provider restricts fluids.
Mix liquid potassium in 1/2 a cup of liquid.
A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
Do not change dose or stop taking medicine without talking with healthcare provider.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses unless prescribed by healthcare provider.

If you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, tell healthcare provider. Medicine may be irritating to stomach.
Use caution if you have kidney disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
If water pill is stopped, make sure to ask healthcare provider about potassium. It will usually be stopped too.
Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes, spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene, and other potassium supplements. Talk with healthcare provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Belly pain and cramps.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea.

Periodic blood work is required to look at potassium levels in the body. Talk with healthcare provider.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Blood in the stool and toilet bowl, vomiting blood, or coughing up blood.
Weakness, numbness and tingling, lightheadedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, feeling like passing out.
Any rash.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).