What is Klor Con M20 tablet for?
What is Klor Con M20 tablet for?
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly.
Is Klor Con M20 the same as potassium?
Each Klor-Con® M20 tablet provides 1500 mg of potassium chloride equivalent to 20 mEq of potassium. Each Klor-Con® M15 tablet provides 1125 mg of potassium chloride equivalent to 15 mEq of potassium. Each Klor-Con® M10 tablet provides 750 mg of potassium chloride equivalent to 10 mEq of potassium.
Is Klor con available over-the-counter?
Potassium chloride (Klor-Con) is the most commonly-prescribed potassium supplement. There are various other forms as well, some of which are available over-the-counter.
What is the generic for Klor Con M20?
Potassium chloride is used to treat and prevent low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia). Potassium chloride is available under the following different brand and other names: KDur, Slow K, Kaon Cl 10, KCl, K10, Klor-Con M, Klor Con M10, Klor Con M15, Klor Con M20, KlorCon, Klotrix, KTab, MicroK, and K8.
How can I tell if my potassium is low?
What are the symptoms of low potassium levels?
- Muscle twitches.
- Muscle cramps or weakness.
- Muscles that will not move (paralysis)
- Abnormal heart rhythms.
- Kidney problems.
How much potassium is in a Klor Con M20 tablet?
Klor-Con® M20 is an immediately dispersing extended-release oral dosage form of potassium chloride, USP containing 1,500 mg of microencapsulated potassium chloride, equivalent to 20 mEq of potassium in a tablet.
What’s the difference between Klor-Con m and Micro-K?
Skip to Klor-Con price list. Potassium Chloride ( Klor-Con M, K-Tab, Klor-Con, Micro-K) is a potassium supplement used to prevent and to treat low potassium. Potassium is important for the heart, muscles, and nerves.
What are the side effects of Klor Con m?
Klor-Con M 1 Klor-Con M Description. 2 Klor-Con M – Clinical Pharmacology. 3 Indications and Usage for Klor-Con M. 4 Contraindications. 5 Warnings. 6 Precautions.
How long does it take for Klor-Con M20 to dissolve?
After the tablet dissolves (about 2 minutes), stir the mixture for 30 seconds then drink all the liquid. Add one more ounce (30 milliliters) of water to the glass, swirl, and drink. Repeat one more time to make sure you are getting all of the drug.
