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Chelated Potassium Gluconate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Foster Regal

Tablet Or Pill Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chelated Potassium Gluconate is a dietary supplement by Foster Regal with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: potassium, a mineral your body needs for nerve and muscle function, including your heartbeat. It's delivered here as potassium gluconate in chelated form, which is a binding method meant to aid absorption.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — calcium carbonate, cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium silicate, and silica — which are fillers and binders that hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Potassium product and its label doesn't state a use — see Potassium's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness data for potassium supplements in our records, so we can't tell you whether this product is proven to work for any particular purpose. If you're considering it to correct a potassium deficiency, that's a medical decision — your doctor can check your blood levels and recommend whether you need supplementation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is safe and necessary. Supplements are a different story: they can raise your blood levels dangerously, especially if you have kidney disease.

The facts advise caution because supplements pose risks that food does not. Common side effects when taken by mouth include abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious effects from very high potassium levels include irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion. Slow-release potassium tablets have also been linked to bleeding ulcers in the small intestine.

During pregnancy, dietary potassium is fine, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance — check with your doctor. The same goes for breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril or enalapril), or ARBs (like losartan or valsartan), double-check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding this supplement — all three drug classes raise your risk of dangerously high blood potassium when combined with potassium supplements.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a potassium supplement, not a multivitamin or general wellness product — it's meant for people with confirmed potassium deficiency, usually prescribed by a doctor. If you take a blood pressure medication (especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics), or if you have kidney disease, you need to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Even if you don't take those drugs, your own healthcare provider should be in the loop, since potassium imbalance can affect your heart.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Chelated Potassium Gluconate, straight from the product label.

Brand Foster Regal
Barcode (UPC) 364175141105
Net contents 100 Veg Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 296991
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Tablet(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
364175141105
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg3%

Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Silicate, Silica

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Label statements
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Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: If you are taking a prescription potassium sparing diuretic, or if you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formula

Mfg. in a Ko Kosher Certified, FDA Registered Facility, using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Chelated potassium gluconate providing 99 MG elemental potassium

Formulation

Mfg. in a Ko Kosher Certified, FDA Registered Facility, using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Helps prevent potassium depletion

Gluten free

Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees - 30 degrees C).

General Statements

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Foster Regal The Best Choice

FDA Statement of Identity

Mineral Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a mineral supplement, take 1 tablet three times daily with food and a full glass of water.

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Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetable Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
99 mg per serving Form: Potassium Gluconate

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Silicate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal Drug Interactions

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62Drugs
62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chelated Potassium Gluconate with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chelated Potassium Gluconate, from the product label.

Foster Regal

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Name
Foster Regal Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal: Common Questions

Does Chelated Potassium Gluconate by Foster Regal interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chelated Potassium Gluconate has a known interaction with 62 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chelated Potassium Gluconate contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Potassium from your regular diet is fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance in both cases. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product if you're pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common ones are stomach and digestive — abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. These happen because potassium tablets can irritate your digestive tract.
Who shouldn't take this?
Anyone with kidney disease needs to be especially careful, since damaged kidneys can't regulate potassium levels well and supplements can build up to dangerous amounts. If you take a blood pressure medication, particularly ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics, you should check with your doctor before starting — these combinations risk high blood potassium that can affect your heart.
What's the difference between potassium from food and a potassium supplement?
Food potassium is fine for everyone because your body regulates it naturally — you only absorb what you need and excrete the rest. Supplements deliver a concentrated dose that your kidneys have to handle all at once, so they carry real risk of buildup, especially if your kidney function is compromised or you're on certain medications.
Can this cause serious problems?
Yes, though they're rare. Very high potassium levels can trigger irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, or confusion. Slow-release potassium tablets have also been linked to bleeding ulcers in the small intestine, so talk with your doctor about the safest form for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chelated Potassium Gluconate’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chelated Potassium Gluconate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

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