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Natural Potassium 99 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Spring Valley

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Natural Potassium 99 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley 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 Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley

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.
  • “Potassium” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (99 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: potassium gluconate, a form of potassium that delivers 99 mg of the mineral per serving. Potassium is an electrolyte your body needs for nerve and muscle function, including heartbeat regulation.

The supplement also contains two inactive ingredients — stearic acid and magnesium stearate — which are common binders and flow agents in capsules and tablets.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heart health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts we hold do not include effectiveness ratings for potassium supplementation, so we cannot tell you what the evidence says about whether this dose works for any particular purpose. If you're considering potassium for a specific reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether supplementation makes sense for you and what dose is appropriate.

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 for nearly everyone, but supplements can be risky. The safety data advises caution: supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels, especially in people with kidney disease.

The most common side effects from oral potassium are mild digestive complaints — abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and gas. Rare but serious effects include irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion, all stemming from high blood potassium levels.

During pregnancy, dietary potassium is fine, but use supplements only under medical guidance. While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before taking potassium supplements — the safety data doesn't provide enough information to say one way or the other without professional advice.

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.

Before taking this supplement, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that keep potassium in your body), ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) — all three carry a Moderate risk of high blood potassium levels when combined with potassium supplements. Use the medication search tool on this page to verify your exact drugs.

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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 potassium supplement is most appropriate for people whose doctor has identified a deficiency and advised supplementation — not as a general wellness add-on. If you take a potassium-sparing diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or ARB, you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first; the risk of dangerously high blood potassium is real.

Anyone with kidney disease should also check before starting. Have a conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether supplementing makes sense for you.

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 Feb 26, 2020.

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 Natural Potassium 99 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Spring Valley
Barcode (UPC) 681131928878
Net contents 100 Caplet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 210621
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley, 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 Caplet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Caplet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
681131928878
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg3%
Potassium Gluconate595 mg--

Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Precautions

For your protection, do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, taking any medication, or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before taking this product.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Heart health

No gluten, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, lactose.

Formula

Potassium is an essential mineral required for proper nerve and muscle function.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults, take one softgel daily, with a full glass of water or juice.

Storage

Store in a dry place at room temperature 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Keep bottle tightly closed.

General Statements

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Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley

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

Serving size1 Caplet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
99 mg per serving

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: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Natural Potassium 99 mg 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 Natural Potassium 99 mg, from the product label.

Spring Valley

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Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-866-251-1662
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Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley: Common Questions

Does Natural Potassium 99 mg by Spring Valley interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Natural Potassium 99 mg 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?
Natural Potassium 99 mg 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.
What does potassium do in my body?
Potassium is an electrolyte that helps your nerves and muscles work, including your heart. Your body normally gets it from food like bananas, beans, and leafy greens. Most people don't need a supplement unless their doctor says otherwise.
Is potassium safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Potassium from your normal diet is fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Supplements are a different story — the safety data says use them only under medical guidance during pregnancy, and check with your doctor before taking them while breastfeeding, since we don't have enough information to say it's safe on its own.
What are the side effects?
Most common are digestive complaints like stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and gas. Rare but serious effects come from too-high blood potassium: irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, and confusion. That's why it matters to check with your doctor before starting, especially if you have kidney disease or take blood pressure medications.
Can I take this if I have kidney disease?
The safety data warns that supplements can cause dangerously high blood potassium in people with kidney disease. You need to talk with your doctor before taking this — it's not safe to guess.
How much potassium is in this?
Each serving delivers 99 mg of potassium gluconate. For context, a medium banana has roughly 400 mg, so this is a modest dose — but it still needs to fit with any other potassium you're getting and any medications you take.

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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Potassium 99 mg’s Ingredients

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

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Sources & How We Checked

Natural Potassium 99 mg'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.

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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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