Potassium Chloride



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  • Contains / Salt: Potassium Chloride


Potassium Chloride Information



Potassium Chloride Benefits & Uses

Potassium Chloride is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Potassium Chloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Potassium Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Potassium Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Potassium Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Potassium Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Potassium Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 700 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Potassium Chloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Potassium Chloride is used -

Severe

  • Allergic reaction
  • Diarrhoea

Moderate

  • Confusion

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Weakness
  • पेट दर्द
  • Restlessness

Potassium Chloride Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Potassium Chloride safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Potassium Chloride in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Potassium Chloride safe during breastfeeding?


    Potassium Chloride does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Potassium Chloride on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Liver?


    Potassium Chloride is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Heart?


    You can take Potassium Chloride without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Potassium Chloride with Other Drugs

Potassium Chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Potassium Chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potassium Chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Potassium Chloride

  • Is this Potassium Chloride habit forming or addictive?


    Potassium Chloride does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Potassium Chloride since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, the use of Potassium Chloride is considered safe.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Potassium Chloride is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Potassium Chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Potassium Chloride


    It is safe to take Potassium Chloride with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Potassium Chloride


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Potassium Chloride with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Potassium Chloride

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1041-1042

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