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Potassium 99 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Country Life

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 Country Life 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 Country Life

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 product contains a single active ingredient: potassium 99 mg per tablet. It's wrapped in several inactive ingredients — cellulose, stearic acid, a cellulose and glycerin coating, silica, magnesium stearate, and vegetable glaze — that help hold the tablet together and make it easier 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

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

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

No effectiveness ratings are on file for potassium in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve and muscle function, including your heartbeat.

It means we don't hold clinical trial summaries on this product's ability to correct a deficiency or treat a specific condition. Your doctor can tell you whether a supplement makes sense for your individual situation.

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 taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, though some people experience abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Rarely, very high potassium levels can cause serious heart problems — arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion.

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

The biggest safety caution: potassium supplements can reach dangerously high levels in your blood, especially if you have kidney disease. Don't take this on your own without knowing your kidney function and your current potassium level.

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 with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you use potassium-sparing diuretics (like spironolactone or amiloride), ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril or enalapril), or angiotensin receptor blockers (like losartan or valsartan). All three types of medications can raise your potassium too high when combined with 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.

Potassium 99 mg is appropriate if your doctor has confirmed you need a supplement and has cleared it against your other medications. If you take any blood pressure drug, diuretic, or heart medication, you need your doctor's or pharmacist's approval before starting.

Don't add this supplement based on feeling tired or assuming you're low — a blood test is the only way to know.

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 Nov 24, 2015.

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 Country Life
Barcode (UPC) 015794027911
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 24, 2015
DSLD ID 53406
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium 99 mg by Country Life, 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
015794027911
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg3%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Cellulose & Glycerin Coating, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glaze

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Label statements
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General Statements

As an important electrolyte, potassium regulates nerve signals from the brain and spinal column to muscles, thus promoting healthy neuromuscular function.*

This product has been manufactured at a GMP Registered facility.

YES RECYCLABLE PACKAGING YES MANUFACTURING SUPPORTS WIND POWER

ESTABLISHED 1971

- Promotes nerve and muscle health* - Supports electrolyte balance*

Our PLEDGE of INTEGRITY AUTHENTICITY - CLEANLINESS - FRESHNESS CONSISTENCY - ACCURACY

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.

Formulation

YES CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE BY GFCO.ORG

YES CERTIFIED VEGAN BY THE AVA

NO YEAST, WHEAT OR CORN NO SOY OR MILK NO SALT OR SUGAR NO PRESERVATIVES NO ARTIFICIAL COLOR

Certified Gluten-Free

Formula

YES KOSHER

Potassium Citrate Complexed with Potassium Amino Acid Chelate

Seals/Symbols

K

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults take one (1) tablet daily with food.

Precautions

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.

CAUTION: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.

If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.

Do not accept if seal is broken.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store between 59(0)-86(0) F.

General

Product No. 2791 02J14NL

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Potassium 99 mg by Country Life label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium 99 mg by Country Life

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 Chelate, Potassium Citrate

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, Stearic Acid, Cellulose & Glycerin Coating, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium 99 mg by Country Life Drug Interactions

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62 Moderate

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.

Country Life

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Name
Country Life, LLC
Street Address
180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Web Address
CountryLifeVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium 99 mg by Country Life: Common Questions

Does Potassium 99 mg by Country Life 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.
Is potassium from food different from a supplement?
Yes. Potassium from a normal diet is safe and how your body prefers to get it. Supplements can push your blood level much higher, especially if you have kidney problems, and that's where the risk lives. That's why supplements need medical supervision and food doesn't.
What side effects does this supplement cause?
Most people tolerate potassium fine, but some feel abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, or vomiting. Rarely, if your blood level gets too high, you can develop an irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, or mental confusion — these are serious and need immediate care.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
Dietary potassium is fine during pregnancy, but supplements should only be used if your doctor says so. There isn't enough safety data to know for certain, so talk with your doctor for personalized advice before taking this supplement while pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium is appropriate, but check with your doctor before taking a supplement while breastfeeding. The data we hold doesn't tell us enough to say either way, so get guidance from your own healthcare provider.
Do I need a potassium supplement if I eat bananas?
Probably not without a doctor's recommendation. Most people get plenty of potassium from their diet — bananas, potatoes, leafy greens, and beans all have it. Only a blood test can show whether you actually need a supplement.
Will this raise my potassium too high?
It depends on your kidney function and what you're already taking. This 99 mg dose is modest, but the risk is real, especially if your kidneys don't filter potassium well or if you're on blood pressure meds. That's exactly why your doctor needs to check your level before you start.

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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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