Potassium Nitrate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Potassium Nitrate is included in dentifrices for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth. Potassium Nitrate is also used as a preservative in foods.
Indications
Potassium Nitrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain of hypersensitive teeth.
Contraindications
Potassium Nitrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Nitrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Headache, Hypotension, Convulsions, Cyanosis, GI disturbance, Collapse, Flushing of the skin, Irregular pulse, Methemoglobinemia.
Warnings
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages, he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Potassium Nitrate was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
PRODENT
ActivePLATINUM PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT.) LTD.
DML: PRODENT
Mouth WashPaste
4 additional records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.