The pill forms tend to cause more problems, and rarely can cause ulcers, tearing, bleeding, and other serious internal injury. Upset stomach is a typical side effect of oral potassium supplements because it is irritating to the stomach and intestines. Risk factors: Taking pill form of Potassium chloride (Klor-Con) whole | Difficulty swallowing or slow intestinal movement Make sure your provider and pharmacist know about all of your other medications certain medications can raise potassium levels and may not always be safe to take with Potassium chloride (Klor-Con), or will require more frequent lab checks. It's hard to tell when your potassium level is too high, so it's important to follow-up with your provider and get your potassium and kidney labs checked on a regular basis. High potassium levels are more likey to happen from potassium injections, but can also happen if you take too much Potassium chloride (Klor-Con). Very high potassium levels can be life-threatening, and tend to happen when the body is not able to get rid of potassium fast enough, such as in people with kidney disease. Risk factors: Kidney disease | Taking water pills that raise potassium levels, such as spironolactone (Aldactone) or triamterene (Dyrenium) | Taking ACE-inhibitors (-pril medications) or ARBs (-sartan medications) | Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil) Each packet contains 20 mEq, but the solution form comes in two different concentrations so make sure to double-check that you are taking the right amount for your dose. If taking the powder packets or oral solution, make sure to dilute the dose in at least a half-cup (4 ounces) of water. Drink a glass of water or juice afterwards to wash down all of the medication. Swallow the dose immediately after putting it on the food, without chewing the medication pieces.
The soft food should not be hot, and should be easy to swallow without chewing. If taking Klor-Con Sprinkles, you can swallow the capsule whole, or open the capsule and sprinkle the medication onto soft food like applesauce or pudding. Add some more water, swirl, and drink again until all of the particles are gone from your cup. Once it's fully dissolved after a couple minutes, swirl the mixture and drink it immediately. You can also dissolve the tablet in a half-cup (4 ounces) of water. If taking Klor-Con M tablets, you can break the tablet in half and swallow each half separately. If taking Klor-Con tablets, swallow the tablet whole. It's hard to tell when your potassium level is too low or too high, so make sure to follow-up with your provider and get your potassium labs checked on a regular basis. Take Potassium chloride (Klor-Con) exactly as prescribed. Water pills like furosemide (Lasix) lower potassium levels, so your potassium level will go up if you stop taking them, which means you may need to stop taking Potassium chloride (Klor-Con) as well. Some medications raise potassium levels, so if you take them with Potassium chloride (Klor-Con), your potassium level may go too high. Make sure your provider and pharmacist know about all of your other medications. Your provider may check your potassium levels more regularly, or adjust your dose of Potassium chloride (Klor-Con). Tell your provider if you are eating these types of foods. You'll want to avoid low-salt foods and salt substitutes, since they usually have high amounts of potassium which can make your level go too high. Don't take more than 20 mEq (Klor-Con M or Klor-Con Sprinkles) or 40 mEq (other forms) at a time. Don't take Potassium chloride (Klor-Con) on an empty stomach.
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To minimize stomach upset and injury, take each dose with a meal and full glass of water or other liquid.
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