K-Tab (Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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K-Tab®
(potassium chloride) Extended-Release Tablets USP

DRUG DESCRIPTION

K-TAB (potassium chloride extended-release tablets) is a solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride containing 750 mg of potassium chloride, USP, equivalent to 10 mEq of potassium in a film-coated (not enteric-coated), wax matrix tablet. This formulation is intended to slow the release of potassium so that the likelihood of a high localized concentration of potassium chloride within the gastrointestinal tract is reduced. The expended inert, porous, wax/polymer matrix is not absorbed and may be excreted intact in the stool.

K-TAB tablets are an electrolyte replenisher. The chemical name is potassium chloride, and the structural formula is KCI. Potassium chloride, USP, occurs as a white, granular powder or as colorless crystals. It is odorless and has a saline taste. Its solutions are neutral to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.

Inactive Ingredients

Castor oil, cellulosic polymers, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Yellow No. 10, magnesium stearate, paraffin, polyvinyl acetate, titanium dioxide, vanillin and vitamin E.

What are the precautions when taking potassium chloride extended-release tablets (K-Tab)?

Before taking potassium, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: high potassium blood levels, severe kidney disease (e.g., chronic kidney failure, inability to make urine), adrenal gland problems, severe conditions of tissue breakdown (e.g., severe burns, traumatic injury).

Due to rare reports of stomach/intestinal ulcers and bleeding with sustained-release potassium chloride products, the capsules/tablets should be used only in...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 7/28/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.