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Effervescent Potassium/Chloride and Dehydration/diarrhea

Result of checking the interaction of drug Effervescent Potassium/Chloride and disease Dehydration/diarrhea for safety when used together.

Check result:
Effervescent Potassium/Chloride <> Dehydration/diarrhea
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Potassium chloride liquid suspension contains the stool softener, docusate sodium, as a dispersing agent. Clinical studies with potassium chloride liquid suspension indicate that minor changes in stool consistency may be common though usually well tolerated. However, patients may rarely experience diarrhea or cramping abdominal pain. Patients with severe or chronic diarrhea or who are dehydrated ordinarily should not be prescribed potassium chloride liquid suspension.

References:
  • "Product Information. K-Dur (potassium chloride)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
Effervescent Potassium/Chloride

Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride

Brand Name: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Effervescent Potassium/Chloride, K-Lyte/Cl, Klorvess Effervescent, K-Lyte/Cl 50

Synonyms: n.a.

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