Klor-Con Dosage
Generic name: potassium chloride 600mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 17, 2018.
Administration and Monitoring
If serum potassium concentration is less than 2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation.
Monitoring
Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. Monitor serum potassium periodically during maintenance therapy to ensure potassium remains in desired range.
The treatment of potassium depletion, particularly in the presence of cardiac disease, renal disease, or acidosis, requires careful attention to acid-base balance, volume status, electrolytes, including magnesium, sodium, chloride, phosphate, and calcium, electrocardiograms, and the clinical status of the patient. Correct volume status, acid-base balance, and electrolyte deficits as appropriate.
Administration
Take Klor-Con with meals and with a glass of water or other liquid. Do not take Klor-Con on an empty stomach because of its potential for gastric irritation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Swallow tablets whole without crushing, chewing or sucking.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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Other brands: K-Dur, Micro-K, K-Tab, Kaon-CI, Rum-K
