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Brand name: Span K TM
Active ingredients: potassium chloride
What it is used for
Treatment of all types of potassium deficiencies, particularly hypochloraemic or hypokalaemic alkalosis associated with prolonged or intensive diuretic therapy, eg. in hypertension, cardiac failure or massive oedema (potassium replacement is particularly important to patients receiving digitalis, as the clinical response to this drug is seriously affected by hypokalaemia), in renal disease associated with increased potassium excretion eg. nephrotic syndrome; vomiting and diarrhoea, ulcerative colitis, steatorrhoea, diabetes insipidus, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus; ileostomy or colostomy patients, cirrhosis; Cushing's syndrome and dietary insufficiency; during prolonged or intensive treatment with corticosteroids, ACTH or carbenoxolone; hyperaldosteronism in megaloblastic anaemia, during the early stages of treatment. Here Span-K is indicated if a diet rich in potassium cannot be guaranteed.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White film-coated tablet
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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