Potassium
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2 monographs
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Health Canada Monographs
2Approved Health Claims
3- (Source of electrolytes and glucose to) Help(s) (to) restore/replace water/fluid and electrolytes lost in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)Applies to: All products
- Helps to maintain hydration status/electrolytes and fluid balance in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)Applies to: All products
- Helps to prevent dehydration caused by (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)Applies to: All products
Conditions Requiring Product Details
22These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Potassium until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyA factor in normal growth and developmentMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and/or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyA factor in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and/or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyContributes to maintaining general healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and/or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyFor maintaining general healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and/or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyMaintains/supports good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and/or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyMineral supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least one vitamin or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifyMulti-mineral supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least two vitamins and/or minerals from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifyMulti-vitamin and multi-mineral supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least two vitamins and/or minerals from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifyMulti-vitamin supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least two vitamins and/or minerals from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifySource of (a) mineral(s), a factor/factors in normal growth and developmentMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any mineral from Table 2 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) mineral(s), a factor/factors in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any mineral from Table 2 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) mineral(s), to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any mineral from Table 2 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s) and (a) mineral(s), factors in normal growth and developmentMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and mineral from Tables 1 and 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s) and (a) mineral(s), factors in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and mineral from Tables 1 and 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s) and (a) mineral(s), to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin and mineral from Tables 1 and 2 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s), a factor/factors in normal growth and developmentMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin from Table 1 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s), a factor/factors in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin from Table 1 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifySource of (a) vitamin(s), to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good healthMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing any vitamin from Table 1 and/or beta-carotene from Table 3 at a therapeutic dose
Claim to verifyVitamin and mineral supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least one vitamin or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifyVitamin supplementMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Products containing at least one vitamin or mineral from Tables 1 and/or 2 (all vitamins and minerals in the product must be at minimum therapeutic dose as listed in Tables 8 and 9 )
Claim to verifyHelps to reduce duration of diarrhea, stool output, and vomiting resulting from acute watery diarrhea in childrenOral Rehydration Solutions · Products formulated as, or resulting in, the WHO formulation as outlined in Table 2
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are taking other potassium-containing salt-substitutes or supplementsMULTI-VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS MONOGRAPH · Potassium · ≥ 100 mg
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Infants 0-12 months; Children 1-11 years; Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18 years and older Potassium | 0.59–0.98 mg | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney diseaseApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea contains blood or mucus, if vomit is green or contains blood, if diarrhea/vomiting are accompanied by a high fever, yellowing of eye or skin, severe abdominal pain, or if a bowel obstruction is suspectedApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea/vomiting worsen or persist for more than 24 hoursApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if you experience irritability, confusion, tiredness/weakness, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes , disproportionate thirst, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feetApplies to: All products
cautionGet medical help right away for infants under 1 year of age as dehydration may be a medical emergencyApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use for (re)hydration associated with exercise
Alternative Names
101Biotin(common)Bone meal 4(common)Calcium(common)Chloride(common)Cholecalciferol(common)Choline(common)Chromium(common)Cobalt(common)Copper(common)D-Glucose(common)Dextrose(common)Folate(common)Glucose(common)Iodine(common)Iron(common)L-Methionine(common)Lutein(common)Lycopene(common)Magnesium(common)Manganese(common)+81 more
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10100 mg246 licensed products
200 mg220 licensed products
80 mg199 licensed products
25 mg188 licensed products
50 mg171 licensed products
40 mg150 licensed products
20 mg125 licensed products
10 mg119 licensed products
5 mg102 licensed products
150 mg93 licensed products
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