Adult & elderlyProphylaxis Individual dosage w/ min of 2 tab daily. Hypokalemia Adjust dosage according to serum K level. Suggested dose: 2 tab bid or more until serum K is restored to normal, then prophylactic dosage.
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole w/ ½ glass of liqd, do not break/chew/crush. Do not administer to a patient in a supine position.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Renal insufficiency, hyperkalemia, untreated Addison's disease, stricture of the esophagus &/or obstructive changes in the alimentary tract.
Presence of obstructive changes in the alimentary tract, especially in patients w/ constriction of the esophagus, when there is a potential risk of esophageal complications (local irritation). Monitor serum electrolytes in patients w/ heart or kidney disease. Pregnancy. Childn.
Concomitant use w/ K salts & K-sparing diuretics like aldosterone antagonists (eg, spironolactone), amiloride or triamterene may cause severe hyperkalemia. May cause hyperkalemia or increase in serum K conc w/ tacrolimus. Increased K serum levels w/ ACE inhibitors.
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