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Dietary supplement

Potassium Orotate 175 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Advanced Research

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Orotate 175 mg is a dietary supplement by Advanced Research 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 Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research

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 (175 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains a single active ingredient: potassium at 175 mg per capsule. Potassium is a mineral your body uses to help your heart beat, muscles contract, and nerves send signals.

The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — silicified microcrystalline cellulose, natural glaze, cellulose, silicon dioxide, and hypromellose — that are fillers and binders to hold the supplement together.

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.

No effectiveness data is on file in our data for potassium orotate at this dose for any specific condition. The product facts do not establish what this supplement is intended to treat or how well it works.

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 fine, but supplements need care. The facts advise that supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease.

Most common side effects from oral potassium are mild — belching, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and vomiting — but high potassium levels can cause serious problems: irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), heart block, low blood pressure (hypotension), and mental confusion. During pregnancy, potassium from your normal diet is appropriate, but use supplements only under medical guidance.

The same applies to breastfeeding — check with your doctor before using a potassium supplement while nursing. The facts note this supplement is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but they advise medical oversight, not independent use.

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 product, check with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (Moderate risk), ACE inhibitors (Moderate risk), or angiotensin receptor blockers or ARBs (Moderate risk). All three types can raise your blood potassium to unsafe levels when combined with a potassium supplement.

Altogether, these interactions span 62 individual 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.

Consider this product only if your doctor or pharmacist has reviewed your medical history, kidney function, and current medications and approved it. If you take a diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or ARB for blood pressure or heart health, you must clear this supplement with your own doctor or pharmacist first — high potassium can be serious.

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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 Mar 22, 2023.

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 Orotate 175 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Advanced Research
Barcode (UPC) 605164341824
Net contents 100 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 273592
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
605164341824
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium35 mg--
Potassium175 mg1%

Other ingredients: Silicified Microcrystaline Cellulose, natural Glaze, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As an addition to the daily diet, take one capsule daily or as directed by your health care professional.

Precautions

If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, consult your health care professional before using this or any dietary supplement.

Children: Consult your health care professional before giving this or any dietary supplement to children. Keep out of reach of children

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Formulated by Hans A. Nieper, M.D. of Hannover, Germany

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Made in the USA

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Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
175 mg per serving Form: Potassium Orotate

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: Silicified Microcrystaline Cellulose, Natural Glaze, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research 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 Orotate 175 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 Orotate 175 mg, from the product label.

Advanced Research

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Name
Advanced Research
Street Address
PO Box 11
City
Santa Teresa
State
NM
ZipCode
88008
Phone Number
1-800-222-7153
Web Address
www.NCIadvancedresearch.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research: Common Questions

Does Potassium Orotate 175 mg by Advanced Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Orotate 175 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 Orotate 175 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 orotate the same as a regular potassium supplement?
This product provides potassium — an essential mineral for heart, muscle, and nerve function — in a form called orotate. The facts do not distinguish how this form differs from other potassium supplements or whether one form is better absorbed than another.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects from oral potassium are mild and affect your stomach and gut: belching, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and vomiting. These happen to a small number of people. Serious side effects — arrhythmia, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion — are rare and related to high potassium levels in your blood.
Can I take this if I have kidney disease?
The product facts specifically caution that supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease. Do not take this without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first if you have any kidney condition.
Is it safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The facts note that dietary potassium is appropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but supplements should be used only under medical guidance in both cases. There isn't enough evidence to know whether a supplement is safe on your own, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What medications should I avoid with this supplement?
Do not combine this with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) without your doctor's or pharmacist's approval. All three can raise your blood potassium to unsafe levels. Use the medication search tool on this page to check your exact prescription names.
Why is high potassium dangerous?
High potassium levels (hyperkalemia) can disrupt your heart's electrical signals, causing an irregular heartbeat, heart block, dangerously low blood pressure, and confusion. This is why combining potassium supplements with certain blood pressure drugs is risky.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Orotate 175 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Orotate 175 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

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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