potassium chloride
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Yes
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 600mg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with potassium chloride, with dosing and administration details.
Classify As: | Treatment
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Classify As: | Treatment
Adult Dose
2.5 g
Cardiac Failure
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Cardiac Failure
Adult Dose
600mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Acute Malnutrition
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Acute Malnutrition
Adult Dose
2mmol/ kg
Route
oral
Nervous System
Chapter 8: HIV Related Disease
Indication
Nervous System
Adult Dose
1200mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day