Potassium Chloride Information
Potassium Chloride is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Potassium Chloride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Potassium Chloride Benefits & Uses
- Potassium Chloride Dosage & How to Take
- Potassium Chloride Side Effects
- Potassium Chloride Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Potassium Chloride with Other Drugs
- Potassium Chloride Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Potassium Chloride
- Potassium Chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Potassium Chloride Benefits & Uses
Potassium Chloride is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Potassium Chloride Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Potassium Chloride Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Potassium Chloride is used -
Severe
- Allergic reaction
- Diarrhoea
Moderate
- Confusion
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Weakness
- पेट दर्द
- Restlessness
Potassium Chloride Related Warnings
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Is the use of Potassium Chloride safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Potassium Chloride in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Potassium Chloride safe during breastfeeding?
Potassium Chloride is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Potassium Chloride on the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Liver?
Potassium Chloride does not damage the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Potassium Chloride on the Heart?
You can take Potassium Chloride without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Potassium Chloride with Other Drugs
Potassium Chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Potassium Chloride Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potassium Chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
- Dehydration
- Kidney Disease
- Hyperkalemia
- Gastritis
Frequently asked Questions about Potassium Chloride
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Is this Potassium Chloride habit forming or addictive?
Potassium Chloride is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Potassium Chloride since it will not make you feel sleepy.
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Is it safe?
Potassium Chloride is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
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Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Potassium Chloride in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Potassium Chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Potassium Chloride
Taking Potassium Chloride with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Potassium Chloride
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Potassium Chloride with alcohol.
Unknown
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