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Potassium gluconate Tablets

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Potassium gluconate Tablets

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Covetrus North America

Potassium supplement for cats and dogs

Potassium gluconate Tablets Caution

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

For animal use only

Keep out of the reach of children

Recommended use: For use as a supplement in potassium deficient states in cats and dogs.

Each tablet contains a minimum of:

Potassium gluconate

2 mEq (468 mg)

in a palatable base

Dosage: The suggested dose of potassium gluconate for adult cats and dogs is 1 tablet per 10 lb (4.5 kg) body weight twice daily. Dosage may be adjusted by licensed veterinarian to satisfy patient’s need.

Precautions

Use with caution in the presence of cardiac disease, particularly in digitalized patients or in the presence of renal disease.

Warning

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 disturbances. Potassium salts are contraindicated in animals with hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment or failure, severe hemolytic reactions, Addison’s disease, decreased gastrointestinal motility, and acute dehydration.

Store in a dry place at a temperature between 15° and 30°C (59° - 86°F). Keep container tightly closed.

Questions? (855) 724-3461

Distributed by: Covetrus North America, 400 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017

covetrus.com

Made in the USA

Count:

NDC:

Reorder #

 

100 Tablets

11695-1256-1

013286

AH-013286-02

L3809-1219

REV: 1219

CPN: 2050115.0

COVETRUS NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Covetrus North America

400 METRO PLACE NORTH, DUBLIN, OH, 43017
Toll-Free:   1-855-724-3461
Website:   www.covetrus.com
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