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Dietary supplement

Potassium Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Complete H2O Minerals

Liquid Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Concentrate is a dietary supplement by Complete H2O Minerals with 2 active ingredients. 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 Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This liquid supplement contains 2 active ingredients: potassium and chloride. Potassium is the mineral your heart, muscles, and nerves rely on to function normally — it helps regulate your heartbeat and muscle contractions.

The product also contains inactive ingredients including purified water and potassium chloride (the salt form that delivers the potassium).

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: nerve and muscle function electrolyte balance.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for potassium supplements in our data, so we can't tell you what the research shows about whether this product works for any particular condition. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs, but whether a supplement is right for you depends on your individual health, diet, and any conditions you have — 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 safe, but supplements are a different story and come with real risks. In rare cases — especially in people with kidney disease — potassium supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels.

The most common side effects from oral potassium are stomach upset: belly pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. In rare but serious cases, high blood potassium can cause irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, mental confusion, and even cardiac arrest.

For pregnancy, dietary potassium is fine, but use supplements only under medical guidance. While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using a potassium supplement.

There isn't enough data on file to know whether this is safe without professional oversight.

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.

Stop and check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills like spironolactone), ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril or enalapril), or angiotensin receptor blockers — ARBs (like losartan or valsartan). All three can raise your blood potassium dangerously 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.

Potassium supplements are powerful and come with real interaction risks, especially if you take blood pressure or heart medications. They're not something to start on your own — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first, particularly if you have kidney problems or take any prescriptions.

They'll help you figure out if you actually need supplemental potassium or if diet is enough.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.

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 Concentrate, straight from the product label.

Brand Complete H2O Minerals
Barcode (UPC) 188671000465
Net contents 32 Oz(s); 1 Quart(s); 946 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 180163
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals, 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:
0.33 Tbsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tbsp
Servings per container
64
UPC/BARCODE
188671000465
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates0 NP--
Potassium15 mg--
Total Fat0 NP--
Chloride13 mg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Potassium Chloride

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Label statements
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Formula

Potassium is needed for proper nerve and muscle (including heart) function. Potassium helps regulate the electrolyte balance of the body.

General Statements

Diets high in fat, refined sugar and sodium lower potassium levels. Our water undergoes a six step purification process; reverse osmosis, deionization, ozonation, charcoal filtration, dual micron filtration and ultra violet light sterilization. RDA guidelines are observed.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.

Recommended Dosage: Adults: 1 Tbsp. 15.0 mg Children: 1 Tsp 5.0 mg or as recommended by a health care professional.

Precautions

Note: Do not use if tamper seal is broken or missing.

Complete H2O Minerals contain no preservatives, fillers or artificial ingredients.

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Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.33 Tbsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container64 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
15 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

Chloride

13 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Potassium Chloride. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals 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 Potassium Concentrate 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 Concentrate, from the product label.

Complete H2O Minerals

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Name
Complete H2O Minerals
Street Address
707 Greenwood Road
City
West Columbia
State
SC
ZipCode
29169
Phone Number
1.877.646.3725
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Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals: Common Questions

Does Potassium Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Concentrate 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 Concentrate contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 a mineral your heart, muscles, and nerves need to work properly. It regulates your heartbeat and helps your muscles contract the way they should.
Why is potassium from a supplement different from potassium in food?
Potassium from food is naturally balanced with other minerals and comes in smaller amounts spread through the day. A supplement is concentrated and delivers much more at once, which raises your blood level faster — that's where the risk comes in.
What's the most common side effect if I take this?
Stomach upset is the most common problem: belly pain, gas, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Rare but serious side effects involve your heart — irregular beats, low blood pressure, or even heart block.
Is this safe if I have kidney disease?
No — people with kidney disease are at much higher risk for dangerously high blood potassium. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any kidney problems before even thinking about taking this.
Can I use this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Getting potassium from food while pregnant is fine, but supplements need medical oversight during pregnancy. While breastfeeding, check with your doctor first — we don't have enough data to say it's safe without that conversation.
Why does this product have potassium chloride as an inactive ingredient if potassium is the active one?
Potassium chloride is the chemical salt form that delivers the potassium into the liquid — it's listed separately because that's how the ingredient breaks down, but it's part of how your body gets the potassium from this supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Concentrate’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Concentrate'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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