Pronunciation: e-LECK-troe-lite
Generic Name: Electrolyte
Brand Name: Examples include Medi-Lyte and Temp Tabs
Temp Tabs is used for:
Decreasing fatigue, muscle cramps, or heat exhaustion due to excessive sweating. The use of Temp Tabs for these conditions has not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Temp Tabs is an electrolyte combination. It works by replacing electrolytes in the body.
Do NOT use Temp Tabs if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Temp Tabs
- you have high blood potassium levels
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Temp Tabs:
Some medical conditions may interact with Temp Tabs. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, fluid retention (eg, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet), intestinal holes or punctures, difficulty urinating, kidney problems, or unexplained rectal bleeding
- if you have severe or persistent vomiting or severe diarrhea, or you are dehydrated
- if you have high levels of sodium in the blood
- if you are unable to properly absorb glucose from food
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Temp Tabs. However, no specific interactions with Temp Tabs are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Temp Tabs may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Temp Tabs:
Use Temp Tabs as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Temp Tabs with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- If you miss a dose of Temp Tabs, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Temp Tabs.
Important safety information:
- If vomiting, fever, or stomach pain or bloating occurs, or if you have diarrhea that continues for longer than 24 hours, check with your doctor.
- Temp Tabs should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Temp Tabs while you are pregnant. It is not known if Temp Tabs is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Temp Tabs, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Temp Tabs:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Temp Tabs side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Temp Tabs:
Store Temp Tabs at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Temp Tabs out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Temp Tabs, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Temp Tabs is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Temp Tabs. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Temp Tabs resources
- Temp Tabs Side Effects (in more detail)
- Temp Tabs Support Group
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