Potassium

2,812licensed products
2 monographs
Powder, Capsule, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Helps to prevent dehydration caused by (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
  • Helps to maintain hydration status/electrolytes and fluid balance in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
  • (Source of electrolytes and glucose to) Help(s) (to) restore/replace water/fluid and electrolytes lost in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
  • Helps to reduce duration of diarrhea, stool output, and vomiting resulting from acute watery diarrhea in children

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reaction1 Zinc : Statement required if the product does not meet the minimum copper requirements outlined in Appendix VII, Table 24.
cautionGet medical help right away for infants under 1 year of age as dehydration may be a medical emergency.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney disease (Buckingham 2020; CPS 2006; WHO 2004; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea/vomiting worsen or persist for more than 24 hours (WHO 2006; WHO 2005).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea contains blood or mucus, if vomit is green or contains blood, if diarrhea/vomiting are accompanied by a high fever, yellowing of eye or skin, severe abdominal pain, or if a bowel obstruction is suspected (Buckingham 2020; Government of Canada 2015; CPS 2006; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if you experience irritability, confusion, tiredness/weakness, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes , disproportionate thirst, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feet (Diggins 2008; CPS 2006; WHO 2005; CDC 2003).
contraindicationDo not use for (re)hydration associated with exercise (WHO 2006; CPA 2001; IOM 1994).

Alternative Names

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Biotin(common)Bone meal 4(common)Boron(common)Calcium(common)Chloride(common)Cholecalciferol(common)Choline(common)Chromium(common)Cobalt(common)Copper(common)D-Glucose(common)Dextrose(common)Folate(common)Glucose(common)Inositol(common)Iodine(common)Iron(common)L-Methionine(common)Lutein(common)Lycopene(common)+93 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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100 mg251 licensed products
200 mg191 licensed products
80 mg187 licensed products
25 mg168 licensed products
50 mg163 licensed products
40 mg126 licensed products
10 mg121 licensed products
20 mg98 licensed products
12.5 mg91 licensed products
4.5 mg84 licensed products

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