Potassium Sulphate
Potassium Sulphate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Potassium Sulphate |
| Generic | Potassium sulfate |
| Potassium sulfate Other Names | Dipotassium sulfate, Potasio sulfato, Potassium (as sulfate), Potassium sulfate, Potassium sulphate, Sulfato potasio |
| Type | |
| Formula | K2O4S |
| Weight | Average: 174.259 Monoisotopic: 173.8791429 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Potassium Sulphate is an osmotic laxative used to cleanse the colon before a colonoscopy.
Potassium is used to regulate hypokalemia as a primary condition or secondary to other medical conditions.
Potassium Sulphate is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bowel preparation therapy
How Potassium Sulphate works
Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential—a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
Mostly urine but also skin and feces.
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