Potassion 20 sachets effervescent granulated potassium salts

Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules potassium salts is a specific supplement formulated for treatment of potassium deficiency and for the restoration ofhydrosaline balance of the organism. Each single-dose sachet contains a balanced mixture of potassium salts – including potassium succinate, potassium malate, potassium citrate, potassium tartrate and potassium bicarbonate – which guarantee an effective supply of potassium ion (K⁺), essential for the correct functioning of muscles, the nervous system and for the regulation of body fluids.

The effervescent granules of Potassion is practical to take, either directly or dissolved in water, and is particularly suitable in case of potassium deficiency due to conditions such as acidosis or treatments that can reduce potassium levels. Thanks to its formulation, Potassion is also ideal as alkalizing therapy and support for those who practice intense sporting activity or follow diets low in mineral salts.

The packaging from 20 single-dose sachets ensures practical and hygienic use, allowing you to easily integrate the potassium in your daily routine. The product is enriched with lemon and raspberry flavors for better palatability. Potassion represents a reliable solution for those who need a targeted intake of potassium salts to maintain general well-being and support the body's vital functions.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredients contained in Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts - What is the active ingredient of Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts?

1 single-dose sachet contains: potassium succinate 0.100 g (equal to 0.0401 g of K⁺ corresponding to mEq 1.03), potassium malate 0.100 g (equal to 0.0370 g of K⁺ corresponding to mEq 0.95), potassium citrate 0.250 g (equal to 0.0954 g of K⁺ corresponding to mEq 2.45), potassium tartrate 0.050 g (equal to 0.0172 g of K⁺ corresponding to mEq 0.44), potassium bicarbonate 0.500 g (equal to 0.1947 g of K⁺ corresponding to mEq 4.99). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1

EXCIPIENTS

Composition of Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granulated potassium salts - What does Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granulated potassium salts contain?

Tartaric acid, lemon essence, raspberry essence, sucrose.

INDICATIONS

Therapeutic indications Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts - Why is Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts used? What is it for?

States of potassium deficiency, even during acidosis as an alkalizing therapy.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Contraindications Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts - When should Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts not be used?

States of hyperkalemia from different causes (systematic acidosis including diabetic, renal failure, states of intense and rapid dehydration, severe burns, hemolysis, crush syndrome or other affections involving extensive tissue necrosis, adrenocortical insufficiency, administration of potassium-sparing diuretics). All solid preparations containing potassium salts are contraindicated in subjects with gastrointestinal tract canalization disorders.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts - How is Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts taken?

Adult dose: 1 to 8 sachets or more per day, according to medical prescription. Dose for children: according to medical prescription. One sachet provides 1 g of potassium salts equal to 0.384 g of potassium ion equivalent to 10 mEq. The granules contained in the sachets can be taken without water and chewed little at a time: or they can be drunk dissolved in a little water, depending on your preference. Potassion should be taken at the end of meals.

CONSERVATION

Storage Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts - How is Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts stored?

Not necessary.

WARNINGS

Warnings Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granulated potassium salts - On Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granulated potassium salts it is important to know that:

The use of the preparation in the therapy of potassium depletion must be evaluated and controlled (especially in subjects with chronic kidney disease) on the basis of the data provided by the ionogram, the measurement of blood pH and the ECG. Signs of overdose require suspension of treatment and the adoption of appropriate therapeutic measures. Furthermore, any concomitant changes in the acid-base and hydro-electrolyte balance must always be kept in mind both for the choice of the salt to be used and for the variations in kalaemia which states of acidosis or alkalosis entail in themselves by moving the cation from the cellular compartment to the interstitial one and vice versa. To avoid the effects of potassium salts on the mucosa of the digestive system, it is recommended to take the product diluted in water or after meals. The product contains sucrose. This should be taken into account when treating diabetic patients and subjects on a low-calorie diet. Patients suffering from rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or sucrase isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

INTERACTIONS

Interactions Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts - Which medicines or foods can modify the effect of Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts?

It is advisable not to administer potassium salts and potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g. amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene) at the same time. In heart patients, the electrophysiological effects of antiarrhythmic products (e.g. quinidines) can be enhanced or depressed by a state of hyperkalaemia and respectively hypokalaemia.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts can cause side effects - What are the side effects of Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts?

The following adverse reactions have been reported during treatment with Potassium, described using the MedDRA frequency convention: Very common (≥1/10), Common (≥1/100, <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000, <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000, <1/1,000), Very rare (<1/10,000), not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data). Frequency not known: - nausea; - vomit; - abdominal pain; - diarrhea; - hemorrhages; - ulcerations, perforations and intestinal stenosis. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions that occur after authorization of the medicinal product is important, as it allows continuous monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reaction via the national reporting system: Italian Medicines Agency, Website: http://www.agenziafarmaco.gov.it/it/responsabili

OVERDOSE

Overdose Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts - What are the risks of Potassion 20 effervescent granulated sachets of potassium salts in case of overdose?

Intoxication by potassium salts, which can result from excess administration, or in the presence of renal failure, or of a simultaneous and unsuspected source of K (food, potassium salts of other drugs) is generally asymptomatic and detectable by the kalaemia values ​​and by the characteristic changes in the electrocardiographic trace (low P waves, QT lengthening, ST depression, high and sharp T waves). The clinical manifestations are late and include muscular asthenia, apathy, mental confusion up to muscular paralysis and cardiovascular collapse due to cardiac arrest. In these circumstances, treatment should be suspended and appropriate therapeutic measures taken.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

If you are pregnant, suspect or plan to have a pregnancy, or are breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts

No particular precaution is foreseen in the circumstance.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINERY

Taking Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts before driving or using machinery - Does Potassion 20 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts affect driving and the use of machinery?

Nobody.