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	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Potassium Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 700 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

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

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

Valsartan

Moderate

Hydrochlorothiazide

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

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

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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Potassium Chloride is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
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

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