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Potassium 99 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CHK Nutrition

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

Potassium 99 mg is a dietary supplement by CHK Nutrition 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 Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition

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: 99 mg of potassium, a mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and heart rhythm. The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients (cellulose, vegetable stearin, cellulose gum, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, and silica) that help hold it together and make it easy to swallow.

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 don't hold effectiveness data for potassium in our records. Potassium is an essential nutrient, and your body does need it to function — but whether this 99 mg dose is effective for any specific health goal depends on your individual needs, your current potassium level, and why you're taking it.

That's a conversation to have with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 fine for most people, but supplements carry real risk. The data shows potassium is generally well-tolerated when taken as directed, but it can cause abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

More seriously, high potassium levels — especially in people with kidney disease — can cause irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion. That's why supplements should only be used under medical guidance, not on your own.

The facts note dietary potassium is appropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplements should only be used if your doctor approves. Check with your healthcare provider before taking this supplement if you're pregnant or nursing.

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.

Check your exact medications before taking this supplement, especially if you use potassium-sparing diuretics (like spironolactone or amiloride), ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril or enalapril), or ARBs (like losartan or valsartan). All three drug types can raise your blood potassium to unsafe levels when combined with supplements.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether this product is safe for you and your specific regimen.

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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.

If your doctor or pharmacist has specifically recommended potassium supplementation and you don't take blood pressure medications or potassium-sparing diuretics, this may be right for you. But kidney disease, high blood pressure meds, and certain heart medications all change the picture — so talk it through with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

Potassium balance is serious, and the dose matters.

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 Jun 24, 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 Potassium 99 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand CHK Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 787500062010
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 228541
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
787500062010
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg2%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearin, Cellulose Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take (1) tablet daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

New day. Fresh start. Better health.

Formula

Amino acid complex potassium 99 mg

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Contains no sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

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Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition

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

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

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
99 mg per serving Form: Potassium Amino Acid Complex

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: Cellulose, Vegetable Stearin, Cellulose Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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

CHK Nutrition

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Name
CHK Nutrition
Street Address
3930 E Calvary Rd
City
Duluth
State
MN
ZipCode
55803
Phone Number
877-538-8388
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Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Potassium 99 mg by CHK Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, 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?
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.
Who should not take potassium supplements?
Anyone with kidney disease should be especially cautious — kidney problems make it harder to filter out excess potassium, and blood levels can get dangerously high. If you take potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs, you need to check with your doctor first. Your pharmacist can review your specific medications and tell you whether this supplement is right for you.
What are the side effects?
Most common are stomach issues: abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Serious side effects are rare but serious — very high potassium levels can cause irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, heart block, or even cardiac arrest. That's why it matters to take only what you need and under medical guidance.
Can I take potassium while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium from food is fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But the data says supplements should only be used if your doctor approves — there isn't enough information to know the risks on your own. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any potassium supplement while pregnant or nursing.
Is 99 mg a safe dose?
That depends on you — your age, kidney function, current potassium level, and what medications you take. Your doctor or pharmacist is the right person to tell you whether this dose fits your needs or whether you should take it at all.
What does potassium do in my body?
Potassium is essential for nerve signals, muscle function, and keeping your heartbeat steady. Your body gets it from food, and in most people, diet supplies all the potassium needed. Supplements are only necessary if a doctor or lab test says your levels are low.

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Sources & How We Checked

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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