Andrx 560 Blue Capsule

My cousin gave me this pill and said it will help me shed a couple of unwanted pounds for my final dress alteration. Is it safe to take? I don't know what it is. ## The pill you are describing is Potassium Chloride (10 meq) manufactured by Watson Labs. Potassium chloride is in the class of drugs called potassium supplements (minerals and electrolytes) that are used to prevent hypokalaemia. I'm not quite sure about any claims for weight loss effects, but it would safe to assume that just eating some fruit each day (bananas or dates) will provide you with your daily value of potassium and additionally aid in weight loss. NOTE: Orally supplementing with KCl can be toxic if in excess. You can click on the link below to view more information about this drug... I hope this helps! ## C...

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Dark Blue, Generic for Micro-k ? ## Yes, this is a 10mEq Potassium Chloride extended release capsule, it's used to supplement potassium for people that are deficient in this vital nutrient. It can be very harsh on the stomach, so you may need to take it with food. Learn more Potassium details here. Are there any comments or questions?

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I take Potassium Citrate. I always had the off white large tablet. Today I received these dark blue Andrx 560 capsules that are ridiculously large. I don't think a horse could swallow this one. I am taking them back to the pharmacy to get the other brand I always had. We do not have to accept what they give us. ## You should be aware that your pharmacy is not obligated to take those back from you and replace them. If they do, it is strictly something they are doing as a courtesy. Once the pills are in your hands, they have no way of knowing if they have been tampered with and, even if they do replace them, they would have to dispose of the ones you have returned. This also means that you may be charged for the new prescription. In the future I recommend checking all medications at t...

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DARK BLUE CAPSULE SAID WAS K+ ## I was not able to locate ANDRX 560, I did find ANDRX 550. Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Diltiazem 240 mg, which is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back with any more information so I can better assist you in finding the right pill.

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I have a capsule that is dark blue and has Andrx 560 printed on it. I'm trying to find out what it is. ## found this pill @ move down page to POTASSIUM CHLORIDE XR the bottel I got from walmart pharmacy said ER 10 meq but it is XR but is it under XR at this site. ## Thank you Steven ! ## Same question: I have a bottle half full of my usual Ethex 001 10meq cap and half full of Andrx 560. Are both an extend release capsule of potassium chloride of the same potency? ## Ihave the same questions re. two different capsulesone Ethex 10meq ER Potassium Chloride. Are they of same potency. Will the company come on line. They are the only ones who could answer? ## MAYBE AN ANSWER, ACCORDING TO WALGREENS PHARMACY IT IS POTASSIUM CL 10MEQ ER CAPSULES ## When I went to Rite Aid to refill my usual...

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I take a white potassium CL Meg capsule 3X week. Just to a refill and it is a dark blue capsule marked Andrex 560. Did I get the wrong medication or is this just another brand? ## I was unable to locate ANDRX 560, I did however locate ANDRX 550, Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Diltia XT 240 mg, which is a member of the group of drugs known as benzothiazepines, which are a class of calcium channel blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. To leern more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back with any more information so I can assist you in finding the right pill. ## The blue capsule ANDRX 560 is the same Potassium Cl capsule that you have had in the past as a white c...

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ANDRX 500 IS PRINTED ON MY ON THE DARK GREEN CAPSULE IS THIS A SUBSTITUTE FOR POTASSIUM CL XR 10 MEQ ? IT IS PRODUCED BY THE NESHER PHARACEUTICAL CO ## I found a listing for a dark blue capsule with Andrx 560 on it, is that what you have? If so, then yes it contains 10meqs of extended release Potassium Chloride. Learn more Potassium details here.

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10 meq er capsules

Dark blue capsule ## CHECK THIS LINK- THE CAPSULE IS MANUF. BY WATSON. Their site says "POTASSIUM CHLORIDE XR 10 MEQ CAPSULE"

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NDC Database

Potassium Chloride 750 mg Extended Release Capsule by Watson Pharma, Inc. ## Markings: Andrx;Logo;560 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Blue ## Package Codes: 62037-560-01, 62037-560-05, 62037-560-10, 62037-560-90

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Potassium Chloride 750 mg Extended Release Capsule by Ncs Healthcare of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs ## Markings: Andrx;560 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Blue ## Package Codes: 0615-1318-05, 0615-1318-31, 0615-1318-39