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🧪 Potassium Chloride Oral Liquid – 500 mg/5 mL
✅ DESCRIPTION
Potassium chloride (KCl) oral liquid is an electrolyte supplement used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels). The liquid form ensures accurate dosing and is ideal for children or adults with difficulty swallowing tablets.
🔢 STRENGTH
- 500 mg / 5 mL
- Equivalent to 6.7 mEq of potassium per 5 mL
🌿 NATURE
- Clear oral solution or syrup
- Electrolyte replenisher
- Potassium source for cellular, muscular, and cardiac functions
📌 USES
- Treatment or prevention of hypokalemia due to:
- Diuretic therapy
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Chronic kidney conditions
- Long-term corticosteroid use
- Potassium supplement in patients on restricted diets or losses due to medications
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Oral liquid: easier for pediatric and geriatric use
- Quick absorption
- Can be titrated to exact need
- Useful when IV potassium is not necessary
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Always dilute before administration unless otherwise instructed
- Avoid in patients with:
- Hyperkalemia
- Severe renal impairment
- Untreated Addison’s disease
- Monitor serum potassium levels during therapy
- Administer with meals or water to reduce GI irritation
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hyperkalemia
- Severe kidney failure
- Untreated adrenal insufficiency
- Use with potassium-sparing diuretics (unless medically advised)
💢 SIDE EFFECTS
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea or gastric ulcers (rare with proper dilution)
- Hyperkalemia (serious: may cause arrhythmia, muscle weakness)
📦 PACKING
- Supplied in bottles, usually 100 mL, 200 mL, or 450 mL
- Dosage cup/spoon may be provided
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at room temperature (below 25°C)
- Shake well before use
- Keep tightly closed and away from children