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POTASSIUM BICARBONATE LR
SKU::RXSOL-60-6605-247
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE LR
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet.
Potassium bicarbonate: Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for the normal function of your heart, muscles, and nerves. Potassium bicarbonate is used to treat or prevent low potassium (hypokalemia).
Potassium bicarbonate is used as an antacid, electrolyte replenisher and potassium supplement.
Potassium bicarbonate is widely considered to be one of the best substitutes for baking soda in a recipe. This is because potassium bicarbonate has the same leavening capabilities as baking soda, but there is one distinct difference: it does not contain any of the sodium that baking soda possesses
