Plenish-K 600 Sr 600 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Potassium supplementation for hypokalaemia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 6-12 tablets daily in divided doses; max 2 tablets per dose.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Cirrhotics
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use only if clearly needed; safety not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to potassium chloride
- Hyperkalaemia
- Renal failure
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Take with fluid during meals
- Monitor potassium levels
- Report gastrointestinal symptoms immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of hyperkalaemia
- Monitor renal function
- Gastrointestinal ulceration risk
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