K-Lyte/Cl and Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium/Chloride, K-Lyte/Cl, Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Klorvess Effervescent, K-Lyte/Cl 50

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

K-Lyte/Cl is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

K-Lyte/Cl may also be used for other purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zileuton
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zyflo, Zyflo CR

• It is used to treat or prevent asthma.
• Do not use this medicine (zileuton extended-release tablets) to treat an asthma attack. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with your doctor.