Generic name:potassium chloride
Dosage form: powder, for oral solution
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 1, 2020.
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Indications and Usage for Klor-Con Powder
Klor-Con® powder (potassium chloride) is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.
Klor-Con Powder Dosage and Administration
Administration and Monitoring
If serum potassium concentration is <2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation.
Monitoring
Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. For treatment of hypokalemia, monitor potassium levels daily or more often depending on the severity of hypokalemia until they return to normal. Monitor potassium levels monthly to biannually for maintenance or prophylaxis.
The treatment of potassium depletion, particularly in the presence of cardiac disease, renal disease, or acidosis requires careful attention to acid-bas...
