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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Walter Bushnell

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution

Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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.
 
Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.
 
Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution

Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

Directions for Use

Take Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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. Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideClemastine
Critical
Potassium chlorideProcyclidine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Clemastine and Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml(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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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 chlorideProcyclidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Procyclidine and Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Procyclidine with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml is not recommended, but it can be taken together if advised by a 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.
Potassium chloridePhenindamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Phenindamine and Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenindamine with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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 chlorideMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Mepenzolate and Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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 chlorideOrphenadrine (citrate)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Combining Orphenadrine with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (citrate) with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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 chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Propantheline with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, 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 chlorideDiphenhydramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but 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, or dark, tarry stools, contact your doctor. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
Potassium chlorideFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Co-administration of Flavoxate with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (chloride)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Taking Orphenadrine and Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml (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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml 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 chlorideEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml:
Using Eplerenone together with Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 200 ml with eplerenone is not recommended. You can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution , as it may lead to high potassium levels.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution 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 Potklor Cherry SF Oral Solution .

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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