Potassium chloride oral solution

Proper Use Drug information provided by: For patients taking the liquid form of this medicine: • This medicine must be diluted in at least one-half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce its possible stomach-irritating or laxative effect. • If you are on a salt (sodium)-restricted diet, check with your doctor before using tomato juice to dilute your medicine. Tomato juice has a high salt content. For patients taking the soluble granule, soluble powder, or soluble tablet form of this medicine: • This medicine must be completely dissolved in at least one-half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce its possible stomach-irritating or laxative effect. • Allow any "fizzing" to stop before taking the dissolved medicine. • If you are on a salt (sodium)-restricted diet, check with your doctor before using tomato juice to dilute your medicine. Tomato juice has a high salt content. For patients taking the extended-release tablet form of this medicine: • Swallow the tablets whole with a full (8-ounce) glass of water. Do not chew or suck on the tablet. • Some tablets may be broken or crushed and sprinkled on applesauce or other soft food. However, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, since this should not be done for most tablets. • If you have trouble swallowing tablets or if they seem to stick in your throat, check with your doctor. When this medicine is not properly released, it can cause irritation that may lead to ulcers. For patients taking the extend...

Take this Do not crush, chew, or suck on the tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. If you have trouble swallowing the tablets, you may break the tablet in half and take one half with a glass of water; then take the other half tablet with another glass of water. Another choice is to dissolve the tablet in a half glass of water (4 ounces/120 milliliters) before taking it. After the tablet dissolves (about 2 minutes), stir the mixture for 30 seconds then drink all the liquid. Add one more ounce (30 milliliters) of water to the glass, swirl, and drink. Repeat one more time to make sure you are getting all of the drug. Use only water for mixing, and do not prepare the mixture ahead of time. Ask your doctor or Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Do not take more than 20 milliequivalents per dose. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if you have symptoms of Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: difficult/painful swallowing, feeling as if the tablet is stuck in your throat. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: vomit that looks like coffee grounds, A very serious This is not a complete li...

What is this medication? POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (poe TASS i um KLOOR ide) prevents and treats low levels of potassium in your body. Potassium plays an important role in maintaining the health of your kidneys, heart, muscles, and nervous system. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cena K, Epiklor, K Plus, K Plus Care, K-Lor, K-Sol, Kaon-CL, Kay Ciel, Klor-Con, Rum-K What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: • Addison disease • Dehydration • Diabetes (high blood sugar) • Heart disease • High levels of potassium in the blood • Irregular heartbeat or rhythm • Kidney disease • Large areas of burned skin • Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems • An unusual or allergic reaction to potassium, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant • Breast-feeding How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Take it with food. Place the dose in a glass of water or juice (4 ounces). Drink the mixture right away. Use a specially marked oral syringe, spoon, or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in ...

Potassium chloride is a medicine used to prevent or treat low potassium levels in the body. Potassium is a mineral that your body needs for proper functioning of the heart, muscles, kidneys, nerves, and digestive system. Certain diseases, illnesses, and drugs can remove potassium from the body. Potassium chloride works by replacing lost potassium and preventing a deficiency. You should not use potassium chloride if you are allergic to it, or if: • you have high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia); or • you take a "potassium-sparing" diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride, spironolactone, or triamterene. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: • heart problems; • high blood pressure; • liver or kidney disease; • a large tissue injury such as a severe burn; • an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of calcium or magnesium in your blood); • trouble swallowing; • slow digestion; • stomach bleeding, an ulcer, or a blockage in your stomach or intestines; • an adrenal gland disorder; • diabetes; or • severe dehydration. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Side Effects What are the side effects of Potassium Chloride (Kato)? Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using potassium chloride and call your doctor at once if you have: • severe throat irritation; • chest pain, trouble breathing; • pain, burning, bruising, swelling, irritation...

Indications and Usage for Klor-Con Powder Klor-Con ® powder (potassium chloride) is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. Klor-Con Powder Dosage and Administration Administration and Monitoring If serum potassium concentration is <2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation. Monitoring Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. For treatment of hypokalemia, monitor potassium levels daily or more often depending on the severity of hypokalemia until they return to normal. Monitor potassium levels monthly to biannually for maintenance or prophylaxis. The treatment of potassium depletion, particularly in the presence of cardiac disease, renal disease, or acidosis requires careful attention to acid-base balance, volume status, electrolytes, including magnesium, sodium, chloride, phosphate, and calcium, electrocardiograms and the clinical status of the patient. Correct volume status, acid-base balance and electrolyte deficits as appropriate. Administration Dilute the contents of 1 packet of potassium chloride for oral solution with 4 ounces of cold water or other beverage [see Take with meals or immediately after eating. Adult Dosing Treatment of hypokalemia: Daily dose range from 40 to 100 mEq. Give in 2 to 5 divided doses: limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. The total daily dose...