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potassium chloride

potassium chloride
Brand names: Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con 10, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M20, Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con 10), Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con M10), Potassium Chloride (Eqv-Klor-Con M20), Potassium Chloride SR
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 8 mEq                     Capsule is non formulary
LIQUID, ORAL 20 mEq/15 mL         Oral solution restricted to pediatrics
POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL 20 mEq                
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 2 mEq/mL; 10 mEq/50 mL; 10 mEq/100 mL; 20 mEq/50 mL; 20 mEq/100 mL; 40 mEq/100 mL
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 8 mEq; 10 mEq; 20 mEq See Comments

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Comments:

Potassium extended release (microencapsulated) tablets (Klor Con M) are formulary.

Potassium chloride wax matrix tablets are non-formulary.

Drug Name Common Side Effects

potassium chloride

  • GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea
  • stomach ulcer or bleeding
  • rash

Last updated: Aug. 22, 2024


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