Medicine pack check sheet

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• mEq describes the electrolyte equivalent of a named ion, while mg describes the mass of a named substance. In this product, 8 mEq corresponds to 600 mg potassium chloride per tablet and 10 mEq to 750 mg, but that relationship must not be transferred to another ingredient, liquid concentration, injection or personal tablet count.
• This dossier covers an unscored wax-matrix KLOR-CON extended-release tablet whose label says to swallow whole. Do not crush, chew, suck or divide it to make a smaller amount. Similarly named KLOR-CON M is a different microencapsulated formulation, and its splitting or water-dispersion route must not be transferred to this product.
• Current labelling contraindicates co-use with triamterene or amiloride. ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, eplerenone, aliskiren and NSAIDs may also increase hyperkalaemia risk. Do not stop a medicine yourself because both appear on a list; obtain prompt review of potassium, kidney function and the complete medicine list.
• Older adults more often have reduced kidney or cardiac function and multiple medicines, while hyperkalaemia may initially have no obvious symptoms. A pack or symptom cannot tell this site the potassium level, and bananas, supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes do not replace laboratory and professional assessment.