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MICRO-K

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Micro-K

Pronounced: MY-kroe kay

Generic name: Potassium chloride
Other brand names: Klor-Con K-Dur K-Tab Kaon-CL Slow-K

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Micro-K is used to treat or prevent low potassium levels in people who may face potassium loss caused by digitalis (Lanoxin) non-potassium-sparing diuretics (such as Diuril and Dyazide) and certain diseases.

Potassium plays an essential role in the proper functioning of a wide range of systems in the body including the kidneys muscles and nerves. As a result a potassium deficiency may have a wide range of effects including dry mouth thirst reduced urination weakness fatigue drowsiness low blood pressure restlessness muscle cramps abnormal heart rate nausea and vomiting.

Micro-K and the other products discussed here are slow-release potassium formulations.

Dosages must be adjusted for each individual. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. The following are typical dosages for Micro-K and other leading slow-release potassium supplements.

TO TREAT LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS

Micro-K Klor-Con 8 Slow-K

The usual dosage is 5 to 12 tablets or capsules per day.

Micro-K 10 Klor-Con 10 Klor-Con M10 -Dur 10 K-Tab Kaon-CL 10

The usual dose is 4 to 10 tablets or capsules per day.

K-Dur 20 Klor-Con M20

The usual dose is 2 to 5 tablets per day.

TO PREVENT LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS

Micro-K Klor-Con 8 Slow-K Kaon-CL 10

The usual dosage is 2 or 3 tablets or capsules per day.

K-Tab Micro-K 10 K-Dur 10 Klor-Con 10 Klor-Con M10

The usual dose is 2 tablets or capsules per day.

K-Dur 20 Klor-Con M20

The usual dose is 1 tablet per day.

If you are taking more than 2 tablets or capsules per day your total daily dose will be divided into smaller doses.

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