k-tab

Frequently asked questions

What does K-Tab treat?

K-Tab (Potassium Chloride) may be used to treat hypokalemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is K-Tab rated?

pharmaranks gives K-Tab a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does K-Tab cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for K-Tab?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell K-Tab. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes K-Tab?

K-Tab is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is K-Tab a brand-name or generic drug?

K-Tab is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Potassium Chloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Potassium Chloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is K-Tab available over the counter?

No. K-Tab is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does K-Tab come in?

K-Tab is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is K-Tab?

K-Tab is classified as osmotic laxative, potassium salt, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is K-Tab FDA-registered?

K-Tab is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018279. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has K-Tab been recalled by the FDA?

K-Tab has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is K-Tab safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives K-Tab a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.