Hello joanm35-ga,
At the outset, I should emphasize the important disclaimer at the
bottom of this page, which states that answers provided on Google
Answers are general information, and are not intended to substitute
for informed professional medical advice. If you need a professional
opinion on this drug, you should consult a doctor.
The term "icKLOR-CON M", as written in your question, does not seem to
appear on the Internet as a kind of drug. However, Klor-Con is a
prescription drug, and in particular, Klor-Con M20 and M10 are
prescription drugs. They are "potassium chloride extended-release
tablets".
"Klor-Con M20 Is First and Only Bioequivalent to K-Dur 20 mEq;
Products Expand Upsher-Smith’s Potassium Chloride Line" (September 1,
2001)
Upsher-Smith
http://www.upsher-smith.com/news/klorconm.html
According to the product insert:
"Klor-Con M20 is an immediately dispersing extended-release oral
dosage form of potassium chloride containing 1500 mg of
microencapsulated potassium chloride, USP equivalent to 20 mEq of
potassium in a tablet.
Klor-Con M10 is an immediately dispersing extended-release oral dosage
form of potassium chloride containing 750 mg of microencapsulated
potassium chloride, USP equivalent to 10 mEq of potassium in a tablet.
These formulations are intended to slow the release of potassium so
that the likelihood of a high localized concentration of potassium
chloride within the gastrointestinal tract is reduced.
Klor-Con M is an electrolyte replenisher. ...
Klor-Con M is a tablet formulation (not enteric coated or wax matrix)
containing individually microencapsulated potassium chloride crystals
which disperse upon tablet disintegration. In simulated gastric fluid
at 37°C and in the absence of outside agitation, Klor-Con M begins
disintegrating into microencapsulated crystals within seconds and
completely disintegrates
within one minute. The microencapsulated crystals are formulated to
provide an extended release of potassium chloride."
"Klor-Con M" [package insert]
Upsher-Smith
http://www.upsher-smith.com/PDFs/KlorConM20_PI.pdf
Upsher-Smith also has a brochure explaining the purpose and use of
this drug more succinctly.
"Why has my doctor prescribed a potassium supplement?" [patient
education]
Upsher-Smith
http://www.upsher-smith.com/PDFs/KlorconPatient.pdf
Here is an overview, precaution, and images for potassium chloride
drugs in general (though it does not discuss Klor-Con M specifically).
"Brand Name: Micro-K", by Thomson PDR (2002)
Yahoo! Health
http://health.yahoo.com/health/drugs/mic1263/0.html
As noted at the beginning, you should contact a doctor for any
information and advice on the use and effects of this drug.
- justaskscott-ga
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