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Hypokal Tablets 78mg 100's

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An aid in the treatment of potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia)

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COMPOSITION:

Potassium (as Gluconate) 78mg (2mEq)

ACTIONS:

Potassium, the most abundant intracellular cation in the body, is responsible for normal functioning of a number of vital cellular processes, especially maintenance of normal transmembrane potential. Depletion of potassium stores may induce a wide variety of abnormalities in cats, including muscle weakness, renal dysfunction, cardiac dysfunction, weight loss and anaemia.

Hypokalaemia (chronic potassium depletion), a result of inadequate dietary potassium intake relative to excessive urinary potassium losses, has been shown to be significantly associated

with chronic renal failure, hepatic disease, systemic infectious diseases, and neuromuscular or CNS disease.

In potassium supplementation therapy, the use of the gluconate salt is important as clinical pathology results indicate that potassium chloride will cause a hyperchloraemia and metabolic acidosis. Clinical impressions have consistently shown a significantly better improvement with the gluconate over inorganic salts.

INDICATIONS:

An aid in the treatment of potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia) in cats.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Administration to animals with high potassium levels, in the oliguric stage of acute renal failure, or with adrenocortical insufficiency, acidosis or urethral obstruction.

PRECAUTIONS:

Use with caution in the presence of cardiac disease. To be used by or under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon.

DISPOSAL:

Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Severe cases of hypokalaemia (<2.5 mEq/L): 4 to 8 mEq (2 to 4 tablets) every 24 hours in two divided doses with food. Continue the administration until the hypokalaemia resolves.

Constant monitoring of serum potassium levels is necessary.

The dosage may be adjusted to meet the patient's requirements, particularly where used as a long term supplement.

PRESENTATION:

Tablets: 100.

STORAGE:

Store below 30oC (Room Temperature). Protect from light.

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  • An aid in the treatment of potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia) in cats.

  • Potassium

  • Use with caution in the presence of cardiac disease. To be used by or under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon.Disposal Dispose of empty container by wrapping in paper and putting in garbage.

  • Store below 30°C (room temperature). Protect from light.

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  • 3
    Hypokal an The Animal Pharmacy is the best!

    Written by michelle willick-cook on 8th May 2020

    I have been shopping here for years after my cat was diagnosed with a heart condition. He needs to supplement with potassium, so Hypokal does the job well. This is the same product I was getting from my vet, without the markup. I have always found the products and service to be of high quality. If you are sick of paying ridiculous prices for you pet medications or supplements, don't hesitate and order from The Animal Pharmacy, you won't be disappointed! Thank You!

  • 3
    The Animal Pharmacy is the best!

    Written by michelle willick-cook on 8th May 2020

    I have been shopping here for years after my cat was diagnosed with a heart condition. He needs to supplement with potassium, so Hypokal does the job well. This is the same product I was getting from my vet, without the markup. I have always found the products and service to be of high quality. If you are sick of paying ridiculous prices for you pet medications or supplements, don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed! Thank you!

  • 5
    Easy to Use

    Written by Catherine Cave on 29th Apr 2019

    I ordered these for my very young cat that has been diagnosed with Hypokalaemic Polymyopathy. WOW, great, superfast delivery received the next morning. Very easy to order. Tablets are super easy to crush with the back of a teaspoon and form a soft powder to mix in meals. Cat has responded very well to these tablets.

  • 5
    Thanks!

    Written by Ria on 30th Jan 2019

    Super quick postage and reasonable costs.