What is Potassium chloride?
Potassium supplementation.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Potassium chloride is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Replaces potassium.
What is it used for?
Potassium supplementation. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Slow-release capsule. Slow-release capsules are swallowed whole. Do not open, crush or chew them.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People or pets with high potassium or kidney failure. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Potassium chloride in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as slow-release capsule. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.