RenaKare™
Potassium Gluconate Powder
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Each level ¼ teaspoon (0.65 g) contains (minimum):
Potassium gluconate......................2 mEq (468 mg)
in a palatable base
Dosage:
Adult cats and dogs..............2 mEq/4.5 kg (¼ tsp/10 lb) PO BID
Kittens and puppies..............Consult veterinarian
Administer with food. Dosage may be adjusted as necessary by the veterinarian.
Store in a dry place at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep container tightly closed.
Warnings:
May cause hyperkalemia. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Frequent patient monitoring is advised. Adverse effects include gastrointestinal irritation, muscular weakness, twitching, irritability, and cardiac conduction distrubances. Potassium salts are contraindicated in animals with hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment or failure, sever hemolytic reactions, Addison's disease, decreased gastrointestinal motility, and acute dehydration.
Precaustions:
Use with caution in animals receiving digoxin, potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and NSAIDS.
