Potassium Chloride

When should one not use Potassium Chloride

• If you are allergic to any ingredient mentioned in this medicine.
• If you have high levels of potassium (Hyperkalemia).
• If you have any known condition such as dehydration, renal failure, diabetic acidosis, severe burns, etc.
• If you are on any medication that retains potassium within the body such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride (potassium-sparing diuretic).
• If you are unsure about your medicine, talk to your doctor.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence (Gas)
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhoea

Other General Warnings

• You have increased level of potassium in your body.
• You are on any medication that retains potassium within the body such as spironolactone, triamterene, enalapril, ramipril, etc.
• Always dilute the medicine before consuming it.
• You have any planned lab test.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Potassium Chloride works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• In particular if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure such as enalapril, ramipril, spironolactone, thiazide, losartan, etc.

Interactions with food items

• Food rich in potassium content should be consumed cautiously.

Overdose

• Excess of Potassium Chloride may result in altered heart rhythm characterized in electrocardiograph (ECG), heart failure and muscle paralysis.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose