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 Effer-K® is an effervescent liquid potassium supplement in a tablet form. Simply drop the tablet into a glass of water, wait less than a minute for the tablet to dissolve, then enjoy the great tasting non-carbonated beverage.
Effer-K® is the combination of potassium bicarbonate and citric acid as an effervescent tablet. When placed in water, or other aqueous liquids, the citric acid and potassium bicarbonate react. The effervescent reaction provides potassium as potassium citrate in a slightly acidic solution. The initial bicarbonate molecule is bubbled off as carbon dioxide and water. Potassium citrate and water remain. Potassium citrate is the type of potassium found naturally in fruit, which is why Effer-K® tastes great!
Effer-K® is now available in 20mEq and 10mEq doses:
Effer-K® 20 mEq, Unflavored
Effer-K® 20 mEq, Orange Cream
Effer-K® 10 mEq, Unflavored
Effer-K® 10 mEq, Cherry Vanilla
Most physicians prescribe potassium in tablet form in these doses. Effer-K® can be taken instead of a solid potassium tablet.
Effer-K® compared to other K supplements
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Effer-K® |
Traditional K Dosing |
KCl Solution |
| Liquid |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Good Taste |
yes |
no |
no |
| Easy to Swallow |
yes |
no |
no |
| Readily Absorbed and Bio-Available |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Ease for G or NG Tube |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Positive GI Side Effect Profile |
yes |
no |
no |
| Low Cost |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Multiple Flavors |
yes |
no |
no |
Patient Benefits
• Effer-K® 20mEq, Orange Cream and Effer-K® 10mEq, Cherry Vanilla, when effervesced in cold water, tastes great. Unflavored Effer-K® 10 mEq and 20mEq can be added to a patients favorite juice.
• Effer-K® 20mEq, Orange Cream and Effer-K® 10mEq, Cherry Vanilla is sweetened with sucralose , Effer-K® Unflavored contains no artificial sweeteners, dye, or flavorings.
• Because Effer-K® is a non-chloride liquid, it does not contribute to GI tract irritation associated with KCl tablets.
• Effer-K® is low cost and is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Effer-K® is potassium citrate which has been prescribed to reduce the incidence of kidney stones.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Benefits
• Effer-K® prescriptions provide potassium in a great tasting liquid. Patients will no longer be required to swallow a large tablet or a bad tasting liquid.
• Effer-K® is ingested as a liquid and readily available for immediate absorption throughout the GI tract.
Pharmacist Benefits
• Satisfied customers will appreciate you introducing them to Effer-K®.
• Effer-K® is packaged in a convenient 30 day supply.
• Pharmacies who stock Effer-K® will be listed in our Pharmacy Locator.
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