Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride is available as a capsule and it helps to prevent hypokalemia. Hypokalemia is a condition where the blood’s potassium levels are too low and can lead to weakness, fatigue and even paralysis.

• Kali Mur
• Klor-Con
• Klor-Con 10
• Klor-Con 8
• Klor-Con M10
• Klor-Con M15
• Klor-Con M20
• Klor-Con Sprinkle
• K-Tab
• Potassium Chloride

• Chelated Potassium
• CVS Potassium Gluconate
• Effer-K
• Effervescent Pot Chloride
• EQL Potassium Gluconate
• GNP Potassium
• GNP Potassium Gluconate
• HM Potassium
• K-99
• K-Bicarb
• K-Effervescent
• K-III
• K-Lor
• K-Prime
• K-Sol
• K-Tab
• K-Vescent
• Klor-Con
• Klor-Con 10
• Klor-Con M10
• Klor-Con M15
• Klor-Con M20
• Klor-Con Sprinkle
• Klor-Con/EF
• Micro-K
• Pot Bicarb-Pot Chloride
• Potassimin
• Potassium
• Potassium Acetate
• Potassium Acetate-NaCl
• Potassium Bicarbonate
• Potassium Chloride
• Potassium Chloride Crys ER
• Potassium Chloride ER
• Potassium Chloride PROAMP
• Potassium Citrate(Elemental K)
• Potassium Gluconate
• Potassium Gluconate ER
• QC Potassium
• RA Potassium Gluconate
• SD Potassium Gluconate
• SM Potassium
• TH Potassium Gluconate

• Tablet
• Long Acting Capsule
• Powder
• Liquid
• Long Acting Tablet
• Granule

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Take this medicine with food or right after eating, to avoid stomach upset.

Powder or oral liquid: You must mix with at least one-half cup (4 ounces) of water or juice. You could damage your stomach if you take the medicine without mixing it with water or juice.

Tablet or capsule: Do not chew, crush, or break. Swallow it whole with full glass of water.

Extended-release capsule: Swallow whole with a full glass of water. Oral routeIf you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of soft food such as pudding, yogurt, or applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing.

Extended-release tablet: Swallow whole with a full glass of water. If you have trouble swallowing, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you may crush the tablet. Some brands of this medicine must be swallowed whole, but other brands may be crushed.

If you mix the medicine in water or soft food, do not mix until you are ready to take your dose. Do not save mixed medicine for later use.

Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to potassium.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, or problems with your digestive system.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding or ulcers in the digestive systemPotassium levels that are too high

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Throat pain, feeling as if pill is stuck in the throat

Some foods and medicines can affect how potassium chloride works. Tell you doctor if you are using any of the following:Potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill)ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine Salt substituteDigoxin

This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding or ulcers in the digestive systemPotassium levels that are too high

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe stomach pain or vomiting
• Throat pain, feeling as if pill is stuck in the throat
• Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Mild nausea, diarrhea, gas