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What Causes Undigested KCL Pill In Stool?
Question: I am taking KCL and I hav passed whole pills in my stool with markings still intact on tablet this has happened three times.
what would cause this
what would cause this
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. XXXX,
The outer part of the pill is apparently not breaking down readily in your system. This may be due to a faster that typical "transit time" of digested matter through your gastrointestinal tract, or it could be that this particular preparation does not break down easily. The latter is more likely. I suggest considering a different preparation of potassium chloride. It comes in powder too, although if what you have been taking is time released, the powder form does not have that advantage. You may want to talk with the pharmacist where you get your medications to discuss potassium options.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. XXXX,
The outer part of the pill is apparently not breaking down readily in your system. This may be due to a faster that typical "transit time" of digested matter through your gastrointestinal tract, or it could be that this particular preparation does not break down easily. The latter is more likely. I suggest considering a different preparation of potassium chloride. It comes in powder too, although if what you have been taking is time released, the powder form does not have that advantage. You may want to talk with the pharmacist where you get your medications to discuss potassium options.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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