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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE is a brand name for Potassium Chloride. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: The prevention and treatment of potassium deficiency when oral replacement therapy is not feasible.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Method of administration:
Slow intravenous infusion. Dilute with a suitable infusion fluid and mix well before use to produce a potassium concentration of 20 mmol per litre and not more than 40 mmol per litre. Infuse at a rate not exceeding 20 mmol potassium per hour.
In the treatment of severe hypokalaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis, the higher concentration and a higher infusion rate may be required. In this case, the infusion should be into a high blood flow vein and continuous ECG monitoring is advisable.
Adults and the elderly:
Up to 6 g (80 mmol) daily after dilution to a concentration of 20 mmol/litre and no greater than 40 mmol/litre.
Infants and children:
Up to 3 mmol per kg per day after dilution to a concentration of 20 mmol/litre. For children weighing 25kg or over, refer to the adult dosage.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard ).
9% w/v) or other suitable diluent, thoroughly mixed and given by slow intravenous infusion under ECG control, ensuring adequate urine flow and with careful monitoring of electrolytes. Concentrated potassium solutions are for intravenous admixtures only.
Do not use undiluted. Direct injection may be instantaneously fatal. Initial potassium replacement therapy should not involve glucose infusions, because glucose may cause a further decrease in the plasma-potassium concentration. Repeated measurements of plasma-potassium concentration are necessary to determine whether further infusions are required and to avoid the development of hyperkalaemia.
Patients with mild to moderate renal impairment and adrenal insufficiency should be closely monitored. Considerable care should also be taken with patients having cardiac disease, acute dehydration, heat cramps, extensive tissue destruction eg severe burns.
Care should be taken with elderly patients since renal function may be impaired.
3 Contra-indications Potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients with hyperkalaemia.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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