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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Addkay Tablet is indicated in the prevention and treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium) with or without metabolic acidosis (build-up of acid in the blood), in familial periodic paralysis (inherited neurological disorder) and digitalis intoxication. It contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia. Common side effects if Addkay Tablet may cause side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/discomfort, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Steadfast MediShield Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Addkay Tablet

Addkay Tablet is indicated in the prevention and treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium) with or without metabolic acidosis (build-up of acid in the blood), in familial periodic paralysis (inherited neurological disorder) and digitalis intoxication.
 
Addkay Tablet contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.
 
Addkay Tablet can cause some side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/discomfort, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Avoid concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride) with Addkay Tablet as it may cause hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels). Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Addkay Tablet

Addkay Tablet is used in the treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium)

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Addkay Tablet is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of hypokalaemia (low potassium) in familial periodic paralysis (inherited neurological disorder), digitalis intoxication, with or without metabolic acidosis (build-up of acid in the blood), in patients for whom diuretic dose reduction or dietary management with potassium-rich foods are insufficient. Addkay Tablet contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

How Addkay Tablet Works

Addkay Tablet contains ‘Potassium chloride’, which works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Addkay Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Addkay Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, adrenal gland disorder, severe burn, severe dehydration, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stomach or intestinal bleeding, blockage in stomach or intestine, chronic diarrhoea or if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Trospium with Addkay Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Addkay Tablet is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Meclizine and Addkay Tablet (oral form) together can increase the potassium levels in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meclizine with Addkay Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Addkay Tablet (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Addkay Tablet it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (chloride)
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How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Orphenadrine and Addkay Tablet (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (chloride) with Addkay Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Addkay Tablet with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Addkay Tablet with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Addkay Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Addkay Tablet is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Addkay Tablet can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Addkay Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Disopyramide and Addkay Tablet together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Addkay Tablet and Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Tolterodine and Addkay Tablet together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tolterodine and Addkay Tablet, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), or less desire to eat. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Addkay Tablet:
Taking Propantheline with Addkay Tablet can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Addkay Tablet is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTES
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Addkay Tablet . Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding women can take Addkay Tablet or not.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Addkay Tablet alters your ability to drive. Drive or handle machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of Addkay Tablet depending on the age and body weight of your child.

Have a query?

FAQs

Addkay Tablet is used to treat hypokalaemia (low potassium).

Addkay Tablet works by replenishing the potassium, thereby treating hypokalaemia.

Please consult your doctor before taking potassium supplements or products that contain potassium, salt substitutes or low-salt dietary products with Addkay Tablet , as it may lead to high potassium levels.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Addkay Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty whilst taking Addkay Tablet .

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Steadfast MediShield Pvt. Ltd, Plot # 330, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi - 110 092
Other Info - ADD0076

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