Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrate Information

About Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate is included in dentrifrices for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth. Potassium Nitrate is also used as a preservative in foods.

Indications

Potassium Nitrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain of hypersensitive teeth.

Contraindication

Potassium Nitrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Nitrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Headache, Hypotension, Convulsions, Cyanosis, GI disturbance, Collapse, Flushing of the skin, Irregular pulse, Methemoglobinemia.

Warnings

Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.