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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula CO3.2K
Molecular Weight 138.2055
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of POTASSIUM CARBONATE

SMILES

[K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight 39.0983
Charge 1
Count
MOL RATIO 2 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula CO3
Molecular Weight 60.0089
Charge -2
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Potash (Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate), a component of Kompensan-S Forte in Germany, is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Kompensan-S Forte is slowly solubilized in the stomach and reacts with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and prostaglandins.

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Kompensan

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia: 500 to 600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Duodenal Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Erosive Esophagitis: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Gastric Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 500 to 3600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime. Usual Adult Dose for Hyperphosphatemia: 500 to 1000 mg orally 4 times a day, with meals and at bedtime. The dosage should be titrated to the serum phosphate level.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
BQN1B9B9HA
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version