Potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride and Triaminic

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

Potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride 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.

Potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride may also be used for other purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / phenylpropanolamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  ARM. Allergy Relief, Allerest 12 Hour, Chlornade, Condrin, Contac 12 Hour, Decongex-3, Demazin, Dura-Vent/A, Equi-Nade, Genamin, Gencold, Histade, Or-Phen-Ade, Ordrine, Ornade Spansules, Resaid, Rescon Liquid, Rhinolar-EX, Teldrin, Triac, Triaminic, Vanex Forte-R

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.

Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. It constricts (shrinks) blood vessels (veins and arteries). This reduces the blood flow to certain areas and allows nasal passages to open up.

Chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine is used to treat nasal congestion and sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.

Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that consumers not use any products that contain phenylpropanolamine.

Chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.