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Potassium Chloride

Written By Dr. Betina ChandoliaReviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia
Last updated 20 Jul 2023 | 02:26 PM (UTC)

Potassium Chloride Uses

Potassium Chloride is used in the treatment of potassium deficiency.

How Potassium Chloride works

Potassium Chloride works by raising potassium levels in your blood.

Common side effects of Potassium Chloride

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Febrile response
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Medicine brands for Potassium Chloride

Potcl
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹26 to ₹26
1 variant(s)
Potcl
Kcl
Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd
₹21 to ₹21
1 variant(s)
Kcl
Addkay
Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd
₹100 to ₹100
1 variant(s)
Addkay
Potmeg
Ridhima Biocare
₹62 to ₹62
1 variant(s)
Potmeg
Potlyte
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹25 to ₹25
1 variant(s)
Potlyte
Medipot
Medilife Healthcare
₹26 to ₹26
1 variant(s)
Medipot
Arotclor
Riasma Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹60 to ₹60
1 variant(s)
Arotclor
Potachloride
Steris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹95 to ₹95
1 variant(s)
Potachloride
Potram
Themis Medicare Ltd
₹26 to ₹26
1 variant(s)
Potram

Expert advice for Potassium Chloride

  • The concentration of intravenous infusion solution should not exceed 3.2 g (43 mmol)/l.
  • Do not take potassium chloride if you have kidney, heart problems, high blood pressure or high blood potassium level.
  • Avoid using potassium chloride, if you have Addison disease (adrenal gland disorder); severe tissue injury such as burn; severe dehydration, blockage of stomach or intestine or diarrhea from long time.

Frequently asked questions for Potassium Chloride

Potassium chloride is a strong electrolyte
Potassium chloride is safe if used as recommended
Potassium chloride is not a base or acid, it is neutral with a PH value of 7.
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