Potassium-Chloride

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Potassium-Chloride during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Human milk has a potassium concentration of 13 meq/L, almost a half of rehydration solution content and a quarter of maximal IV recommended dose. Potassium supplementation does not alter milk concentration without increasing mother’s serum concentration, which is strictly limited from 3,5 to 5,5 meq/L.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Potassium-Chloride:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22296250
  2. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2010.00276.x/epdf
  3. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3598727
  5. http://jn.nutrition.org/content/117/6/1154.full.pdf

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: George, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-09-01 11:57
After using Bumex to reduce water retention my hands cramped up. I discovered that my potassium level in my blood was causing this and I popped a potassium pill. This worked very well. ( check with your doctor first)
+3 #1 Reviewer: KENTCEEKAY, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-07-31 05:08
Capsules are too large...this drug makes my stomach constantly upset and I have anxiety often!!

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