Kalinor® effervescent tablets

Kalinor in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Method of use?
Drink the medicine in sips after dissolving or dissolving in water (e.g. a glass). If necessary, it can be sweetened with sugar or fruit juice. The intake should be extended to 10-15 minutes.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor.

Overdosage?
Overdosage can lead to low blood pressure, confusion, paresthesia, signs of paralysis, slowed pulse, cardiac arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation or even cardiac arrest. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

In general: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must
- be protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- be stored in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
- be stored in a dry place (e.g. in a dry place).
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product must be used within the next hour after opening/preparation!

This information only applies to the dissolved effervescent tablet. After opening the tube, the medicine may be used for a maximum of 2 weeks.

What are the reasons against using it?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Too much potassium in the blood
- Lack of fluids
- Restricted excretory function of the kidneys
- Adrenal cortical hypofunction#Addison's disease
- Hereditary muscle disease (hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis)

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.

What adverse effects can occur?

- Too much potassium in the blood
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Belching
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Leakage of intestinal gases
- Allergic reaction
- Skin inflammation (eczema)
- Itching (pruritus)
- Skin rash
- Swelling of the face

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.
- Be careful if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Be careful if you are intolerant to glucose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- Caution in case of intolerance to sucrose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

Potassium citrate: The active ingredient is an important mineral in the body that controls nerve and muscle functions. A deficiency can lead to muscle cramps, cardiac arrhythmia and hyperacidity of the body (metabolic acidosis).

Potassium hydrogen carbonate: The active ingredient neutralises stomach acid. In this way, the substance is effective against heartburn, belching and other acid-related stomach complaints.

Application

- Treatment of severely reduced potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia)- Prevention of reduced potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia) in ketoacidosis- Neuromuscular disorders due to reduced potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia)- cardiac arrhythmia due to reduced potassium content in the blood (hypokalaemia)- potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia) with simultaneous digitalis therapy- kidney stones

Dosage

As the dosage of the medicine depends on various factors, it should be individually tailored to you by your doctor.Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the dosage.General dosage recommendation:1 effervescent tablet1-2 times dailyAdultsDuring a mealNo more than 1 effervescent tablet should be taken at a time.Maximum dose: A dose of 4 effervescent tablets per day should not be exceeded.