About Effer-K^® >Dosage and Administration

1 Adult Tablet	Flavors	Instructions
10 mEq (391 mg) Potassium	• Cherry Vanilla • Unflavored	Effer-K® 10 mEq. Adults - one tablet (Cherry Vanilla or Unflavored) each containing 10 mEq. (391 mg) of elemental potassium, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. Completely dissolve the Cherry Vanilla flavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold or ice water before drinking. Completely dissolve the Unflavored tablet in 2 to 3 ounces (58 to 85 mL) of cold juice of choice before drinking.
20 mEq (782 mg) Potassium	• Orange Cream • Unflavored	Effer-K® 20 mEq. Adults - one tablet (Orange Cream or Unflavored) each containing 20 mEq. (782 mg) of elemental potassium, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. Completely dissolve the Orange Cream flavored tablet in 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 115 mL) of cold or ice water before drinking. Completely dissolved the Unflavored tablet in 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 115 mL) of cold juice of choice before drinking.
25 mEq (978 mg) Potassium	• Orange • Lemon Citrus • Cherry Berry • Unflavored	Adults- One Effer-K® flavored tablet, (Orange, Lemon Citrus or Cherry Berry) each containing 25 mEq (978 mg) of potassium, completely dissolved in 4 ounces of cold or ice water, 1 to 4 times daily, depending on the requirement of the patient. For Effer-K® unflavored tablets (each containing 25 mEq (978 mg) of potassium) we recommend completely dissolving one tablet in 12 to 16 ounces of cold juice of the patient’s choice.

NOTE: It is suggested that any effervescent potassium tablet be taken with meals and sipped slowly over a 5 to 10 minute period.

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