In Nutritional deficienciesPotrate 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.

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 :
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea

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.

Potrate 5 Tablet ER provides essential nutrients

Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Potrate 5 Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:
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.

Breastfeeding:
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.

Driving:
Potrate 5 Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:
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.

Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Potrate 5 Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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.

If you miss a dose of Potrate 5 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.