Neo-K Tablet 500mg

About Neo-K Tablet 500mg

Neo-K Tablet 500mg Uses

• Hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels)
• Potassium loss caused by diuretic therapy
• Potassium deficiency due to vomiting or diarrhea
• Electrolyte imbalance in heart, liver, or kidney disease

Neo-K Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Restores normal potassium levels in the blood
• Supports normal heart and muscle function
• Sustained release formula provides steady potassium absorption
• Helps prevent complications of low potassium such as muscle weakness

What Experts Say

Potassium chloride replaces the potassium ion that the body loses through the kidneys or the gastrointestinal tract. Potassium is essential for normal electrical activity in heart muscle, skeletal muscle contraction, and nerve signaling, so even a modest drop in blood levels can affect these functions.

The sustained release formulation allows potassium to be absorbed gradually along the intestinal tract rather than in one concentrated dose. This gradual release reduces the local concentration of potassium chloride in the stomach and small intestine, which lowers the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and mucosal ulceration compared to immediate release forms.

Because potassium is cleared mainly by the kidneys, dosing must be individualized in patients with reduced kidney function to avoid hyperkalemia, a condition that can cause dangerous heart rhythm disturbances. Regular monitoring of blood potassium is recommended for patients on higher doses or long term therapy.

Drug Class

• Electrolyte supplement
• Potassium replacement agent

Neo-K Tablet 500mg formula

• Potassium Chloride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Neo-K Tablet 500mg?

• Take one tablet with a full glass of water
• Take with or immediately after food to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew
• Take at the same time each day as advised by your doctor
• Do not lie down immediately after taking the tablet

Drug Interactions

• ACE Inhibitors: May increase the risk of high blood potassium when combined with Neo-K
• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combined use can raise blood potassium to unsafe levels
• NSAIDs: May reduce potassium excretion and raise the risk of hyperkalemia

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: Use with caution as reduced kidney function increases the risk of high blood potassium
• Hyperkalemia: Avoid use if blood potassium is already elevated
• Gastrointestinal Conditions: Use with caution in patients with a history of ulcers or bowel obstruction
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only under medical supervision

Neo-K Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Gas or bloating
• Tingling sensation in hands or feet (with high doses)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in the original pack until use