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Potassium Orotate 300 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LifeLink

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Tablet Or Pill 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 Orotate 300 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 Orotate 300 is a dietary supplement by LifeLink 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 Orotate 300 by LifeLink

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.

Potassium Orotate 300 contains one active ingredient: potassium. The product also includes several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmelose sodium, magnesium stearate, and hydroxypropylcellulose — which are fillers, binders, and capsule materials.

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.

The product facts we hold do not include an effectiveness rating for potassium orotate. We haven't assessed how well this form or dose works for any particular condition, so we can't tell you whether it's effective for what you're considering it for.

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 is generally well tolerated by mouth, though some people experience stomach upset — abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting are the most common side effects. Rarely, very high blood potassium levels can cause serious problems like irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion.

The safety data notes that potassium from normal food is fine, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, dietary potassium is appropriate, but the safety data advises using supplements only under medical guidance.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

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 you take this product, double-check whether you're on a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill that keeps potassium), an ACE inhibitor, or an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker). All three carry a Moderate risk of dangerously high potassium levels when combined with this supplement.

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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 you're on a blood-pressure medication or water pill, you need to check with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this — potassium supplements can push your levels too high. If you have kidney disease, this product isn't for you without medical supervision.

For most other people, it's worth verifying your exact medications first.

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 Oct 1, 2012.

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 300, straight from the product label.

Brand LifeLink
Barcode (UPC) 639793401031
Net contents 100 Tablet(s); 300 mg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 1, 2012
DSLD ID 11809
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Orotate 300 by LifeLink, 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
639793401031
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium60 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmelose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropylcellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily or as directed by a health care professional.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Orotate 300 by LifeLink

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
60 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmelose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Orotate 300 by LifeLink Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Potassium Orotate 300 interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Potassium Orotate 300 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 Orotate 300 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 Orotate 300, from the product label.

LifeLink

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Name
LifeLink
City
Grover Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
93433
Web Address
http://www.lifelinknet.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Orotate 300 by LifeLink: Common Questions

Does Potassium Orotate 300 by LifeLink interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Orotate 300 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 300 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 safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Potassium from a normal diet is fine, but the safety data advises using supplements only under medical guidance during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting this product.
What are the side effects of potassium?
Most commonly, people experience mild stomach upset — abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Rarely, very high blood potassium levels can cause serious problems like irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion.
Who should not take a potassium supplement?
Anyone with kidney disease should avoid this without medical supervision — your kidneys regulate potassium, so damaged kidneys can't clear excess. If you're on a blood-pressure medication or water pill, you need your doctor's okay first.
Why is potassium dangerous with some blood-pressure medications?
ACE inhibitors and ARBs block the system that normally makes your kidneys excrete potassium. Combined with a supplement, your blood potassium can climb to dangerous levels, raising the risk of heart rhythm problems.
Can I take this if I have normal kidney function and no blood-pressure medications?
The facts don't establish an effectiveness rating for this product, so I can't tell you whether it's useful for you. Even with healthy kidneys, talk with your pharmacist to confirm no medications you take interact with potassium first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Orotate 300’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 Orotate 300'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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