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Potassium Gluconate 595 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CVS Health

Potassium Gluconate 595 mg label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Potassium Gluconate 595 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Gluconate 595 mg is a dietary supplement by CVS Health 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health

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 your body can absorb and use. The supplement also includes cellulose and other inactive ingredients (fillers and binders that help form the tablet).

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: muscle and nerve health support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts provided do not include effectiveness ratings for potassium gluconate. While potassium is an essential mineral your body needs, the data we hold does not establish whether this supplement is effective for any specific health purpose.

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 generally safe, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease or kidney function problems. Common side effects from oral potassium include stomach pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious effects from very high levels include irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, and this supplement is rated likely safe — but use it only under medical guidance.

While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before taking a potassium supplement, even though dietary potassium is fine.

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, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers — all carry a Moderate risk of high blood potassium with supplemental potassium. The search tool on this page can help you check your exact medications.

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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 supplement is for people with low potassium who need extra support — but only if their doctor or pharmacist recommends it and monitors their blood levels. If you take any blood pressure medication, water pill, or have kidney disease, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Potassium can build up to dangerous levels when combined with certain drugs, so a conversation with your own healthcare provider is essential before you begin.

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 Dec 22, 2019.

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 Gluconate 595 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand CVS Health
Barcode (UPC) 050428289525
Net contents 100 Caplet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 210463
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, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health, 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
050428289525
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg3%
Potassium Gluconate595 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Contains <2% of

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Muscle & nerve health

Supports Regulation of Neuromuscular Activity

No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, salt.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Actual Product Size on Side Panel

CVS Quality Money Back Guarantee

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) caplet daily, preferably with a meal.

Precautions

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

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2015 CVS/pharmacy

Formula

Potassium is an essential mineral needed by the body for muscle and nerve health. Potassium also helps to support fluid balance.

Storage

Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

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Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health label

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Potassium Gluconate 595 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health

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: Cellulose, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Potassium Gluconate 595 mg interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Potassium Gluconate 595 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium Gluconate 595 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
Potassium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium Gluconate 595 mg, from the product label.

CVS Health

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Name
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Street Address
One CVS Drive
City
Woonsocket
State
RI
ZipCode
02895
Phone Number
1-800-746-7287
Web Address
www.cvs.com
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Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health: Common Questions

Does Potassium Gluconate 595 mg by CVS Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Gluconate 595 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 Gluconate 595 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 shouldn't take this supplement?
People with kidney disease or reduced kidney function should be especially careful — potassium can reach dangerous levels in your blood. Anyone on a potassium-sparing water pill or most blood pressure medications should check with their doctor or pharmacist first. If you have heart problems, also run it by your healthcare provider.
What are the most common side effects?
The most frequent complaints are stomach pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. These happen because potassium supplements can irritate your digestive tract. Take it with food and stay hydrated to reduce these effects.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, this supplement is rated likely safe, but use it only under medical guidance — don't take it on your own. While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before starting, since the data we hold advises a conversation first. Regular dietary potassium is fine in both situations.
What does potassium actually do in your body?
Potassium is an essential mineral that helps your heart beat steadily, regulates fluid balance, and supports nerve and muscle function. Your body gets it from food like bananas and beans, but if you're low, a supplement can help — as long as your doctor confirms you need it.
Is this safe if I have normal kidney function?
Yes — as long as you don't take it with blood pressure or water-pill medications that affect potassium. People with healthy kidneys can usually handle dietary potassium and supplements, but always check your specific drugs first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Gluconate 595 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Gluconate 595 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.

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

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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