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About Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension

Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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.
 
Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.
 
Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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 Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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.

Uses of Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension

Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

Medicinal Benefits

Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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. Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Directions for Use

Take Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension with meals or immediately after eating.Oral solution: Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. It should always be taken after diluting in a glass of water.Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have metabolic acidosis.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Special Advise

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

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypokalaemia (low potassium): It is a condition in which the serum concentration of potassium is below normal. Inadequate dietary intake of potassium, chronic kidney disease, use of medication (such as diuretics or antibiotics), and loss of gastrointestinal fluids through diarrhoea, vomiting or laxative use could be the causes of hypokalaemia. Symptoms include weakness, muscle pain, constipation, palpitations, tingling or numbness.

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About Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension

Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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.
 
Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.
 
Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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 Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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.

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Composition :

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-1.50GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Riasmo Lifesciences

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Satellite Anand Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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FAQs

Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Please consult your doctor before taking potassium supplements or products that contain potassium, salt substitutes or low-salt dietary products with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension , as it may lead to high potassium levels.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty whilst taking Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension .

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Alcohol

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It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

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Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding women can take Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension or not.

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Driving

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It is not known if Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension alters your ability to drive. Drive or handle machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

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Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension depending on the age and body weight of your child.

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Last Updated

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Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/206814lbl.pdf
  2. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=6d2cec16-3127-49b5-9cb1-8407d2b33a3f&type=display
  3. https://www.drugs.com/potassium_chloride.html

Uses of Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension

Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

Medicinal Benefits

Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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. Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Side effects of Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Directions for Use

Take Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension with meals or immediately after eating.Oral solution: Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. It should always be taken after diluting in a glass of water.Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 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. 

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideDarifenacin
Critical
Potassium chlorideGlycopyrrolate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideDarifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Darifenacin with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medications without doctor's advise.
Potassium chlorideGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (chloride)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Orphenadrine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (chloride) with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideOlanzapine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Olanzapine with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olanzapine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medication without contacting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (citrate)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Combining Orphenadrine with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (citrate) with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideTolterodine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Tolterodine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tolterodine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), or less desire to eat. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideDexchlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml (in tablet or capsule form) is avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, vomiting, or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Clemastine and Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideTrospium
Critical
How does the drug interact with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml:
Taking Trospium with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Arotclor 1.5gm Suspension 200ml is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

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

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypokalaemia (low potassium): It is a condition in which the serum concentration of potassium is below normal. Inadequate dietary intake of potassium, chronic kidney disease, use of medication (such as diuretics or antibiotics), and loss of gastrointestinal fluids through diarrhoea, vomiting or laxative use could be the causes of hypokalaemia. Symptoms include weakness, muscle pain, constipation, palpitations, tingling or numbness.

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