Potrate 5 Tablet ER
Product introduction
Potrate 5 Tablet ER is a dietary supplement of potassium. It is used to treat low potassium levels in the blood. This supplement helps make the urine less acidic and prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Potrate 5 Tablet ER is used as health supplement
Potrate 5 Tablet ER is used as health supplement
Uses of Potrate Tablet ER
Benefits of Potrate Tablet ER
In Nutritional deficiencies
Potrate 5 Tablet ER contains potassium, which is a very essential electrolyte for carrying out various life functions of our body. It has many benefits such as regulation of blood pressure, maintenance of water balance or pH balance in the body, conduction of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. It also helps in digestion of food and maintains normal heart rhythm or heartbeat. Its deficiency can cause issues of the kidneys (such as kidney stones), nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation or muscle cramps. Potrate 5 Tablet ER helps prevent these complications and enables better carrying out of life functions.
Side effects of Potrate Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Potrate
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
How to use Potrate Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Potrate 5 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Potrate 5 Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Potrate 5 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Potrate 5 Tablet ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
If mother is taking Potrate 5 Tablet ER observe the baby for diarrhea and check the blood potassium concentrations periodically.
If mother is taking Potrate 5 Tablet ER observe the baby for diarrhea and check the blood potassium concentrations periodically.
Driving
SAFE
Potrate 5 Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Potrate 5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Potrate 5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Potrate 5 Tablet ER is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Potrate 5 Tablet ER is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Potrate 5 Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Potrate 5 Tablet ER is prescribed to improve the level of potassium in order to carry out various body functions.
- You may need to get your blood test done while you are taking Potrate 5 Tablet ER to monitor the level of potassium in your body.
- Potrate 5 Tablet ER might cause gastrointestinal irritation in some people. Taking with meals may reduce any gastric discomfort.
- Inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcer disease, active urinary tract infection, kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, severe dehydration, or diarrhea for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tricarboxylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Minerals
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Potrate 5 Tablet ER
Twice A Day
50%
Once A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
8%
What are you using Potrate Tablet ER for?
Others
100%
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1137.
Marketer details
Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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10.0 tablet er in 1 strip
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