Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts

Potassion 30 sachets effervescent granules potassium salts is a specific supplement formulated for the treatment of potassium deficiency and for restoring the body's hydro-saline balance . Each single-dose sachet contains a balanced blend 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.

Potassion effervescent granules are easy to take, either directly or dissolved in water, and are particularly suitable in cases of potassium deficiency due to conditions such as acidosis or therapies that can reduce potassium levels. Thanks to its formulation, Potassion is also ideal as an alkalizing therapy and support for those who practice intense sports or follow diets low in mineral salts.

The pack of 30 single-dose sachets ensures practical and hygienic use, allowing you to easily integrate potassium into 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 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - What is the active ingredient of Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts?

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

EXCIPIENTS

Composition of Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - What does Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts contain?

Tartaric acid, lemon essence, raspberry essence, sucrose.

DIRECTIONS

Therapeutic indications Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - Why is Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts used? What is it for?

Potassium deficiency states, even in the course of acidosis such as alkalinizing therapy.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Contraindications Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - When should Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts not be used?

Hyperkalemia states from various causes (systemic acidosis including diabetic, renal failure, states of intense and rapid dehydration, severe burns, hemolysis, crush syndrome or other conditions involving extensive tissue necrosis, adrenal insufficiency, administration of potassium-sparing diuretics). All solid preparations containing potassium salts are contraindicated in subjects with gastrointestinal canalization disorders.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - How do you take Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts?

Adult dose: 1 to 8 sachets or more per day, according to medical prescription. Children dose: 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 by little: or it can be drunk dissolved in a little water, depending on preference. Potassion should be taken at the end of meals.

CONSERVATION

Storage Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - How do you store Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts?

Not necessary.

WARNINGS

Warnings Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - About Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts it is important to know that:

The use of the preparation in the treatment of potassium depletion must be evaluated and monitored (especially in subjects with chronic kidney disease) on the basis of data provided by the ionogram, blood pH measurement and ECG. Signs of overdose require suspension of treatment and the adoption of appropriate therapeutic measures. Also, any concomitant changes in acid-base and hydroelectrolytic balance should always be taken into account, both for the choice of salt to be used and for variations in kaliemia that acidosis or alkalosis states cause by themselves, moving the cation from the cellular compartment to the interstitial compartment and vice versa. To avoid the effects of potassium salts on the mucosa of the digestive tract, it is recommended to take the product diluted in water or after meals. The product contains sucrose. This should be taken into account in the treatment of diabetic patients and subjects on a low-calorie diet. Patients with 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 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - Which medicines or foods can modify the effect of Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent 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. quinidine) may be enhanced or depressed by a state of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia respectively.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts can cause side effects - What are the side effects of Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts?

The following adverse reactions have been reported during treatment with Potassion, 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; - vomiting; - abdominal pain; - diarrhoea; - haemorrhages; - intestinal ulcerations, perforations and stenosis. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions that occur after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system: Italian Medicines Agency, Website: http://www.agenziafarmaco.gov.it/it/responsabili

OVERDOSE

Overdose Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts - What are the risks of Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts in case of overdose?

Potassium salt intoxication, which may result from excessive administration, or in the presence of renal insufficiency, or from a simultaneous and unsuspected source of K (food, potassium salts of other drugs) is generally asymptomatic and detectable by the values ​​of potassium and by the characteristic variations of the electrocardiographic tracing (low P waves, QT prolongation, ST depression, high and pointed T waves). Clinical manifestations are late and include muscular weakness, apathy, mental confusion up to muscular paralysis and cardiocirculatory collapse due to cardiac arrest. In these circumstances, treatment must be suspended and appropriate therapeutic measures must be adopted.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Potassion 30 sachets of effervescent granules of potassium salts.

No particular precautions are required in this circumstance.

DRIVING AND USE OF MACHINERY

Take Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts before driving or using machines - Does Potassion 30 sachets granulated effervescent potassium salts affect driving or using machines?

Nobody.