Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml

Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml is indicated in the prevention and treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium) with or without metabolic acidosis (build-up of acid in the blood), in familial periodic paralysis (inherited neurological disorder) and digitalis intoxication.
 
Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.
 
Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml can cause some side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/discomfort, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Avoid concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride) with Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml as it may cause hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels). Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium) in familial periodic paralysis (inherited neurological disorder), digitalis intoxication, with or without metabolic acidosis (build-up of acid in the blood), in patients for whom diuretic dose reduction or dietary management with potassium-rich foods are insufficient. Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

• Abdominal pain/discomfort
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Flatulence

Do not take Potmeg 1.5 gm Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, adrenal gland disorder, severe burn, severe dehydration, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stomach or intestinal bleeding, blockage in stomach or intestine, chronic diarrhoea or if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests and ECG monitoring to check heart rate.

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