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Potassium chloride

Generic Name
Potassium chloride
Brand Names
Bi-peglyte, Bss, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Cardioplegic, Citrasate, Colyte, Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Diphen, Eye Stream, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Glycerolyte 57, Golytely, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hemosate Ultra, Ionosol-MB, Isolyte P, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, K 45, K-tab, Klor-con, Lactated Ringers, Moviprep, Naturalyte, Normosol-R, Nulytely, Nxstage Pureflow, Olimel, Peglyte, Periolimel, Phoxillum, Physiolyte, Physiosol, Plasma-lyte, Plasma-lyte 148, Plasma-lyte 148 In 5 % Dextrose, Plasma-lyte R, Plasmalyte A, Plegisol, Plenvu, Pokonza, Prismasol, Procalamine 3, Ringers, Selectbag One, Suflave, Tis-U-sol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
ClK
CAS Number
7447-40-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
660YQ98I10

Overview

A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives. The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all solid oral dosage form drug products containing potassium chloride that supply 100 mg or more of potassium per dosage unit, except for controlled-release dosage forms and those products formulated for preparation of solution prior to ingestion.

Background

A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives. The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all solid oral dosage form drug products containing potassium chloride that supply 100 mg or more of potassium per dosage unit, except for controlled-release dosage forms and those products formulated for preparation of solution prior to ingestion.

Indication

For use as an electrolyte replenisher and in the treatment of hypokalemia.

Associated Conditions

  • Dehydration
  • Dry Mouth
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotonic Dehydration
  • Hypovolaemia
  • Isotonic Dehydration
  • Markedly Reduced Food Intake
  • Metabolic Acidosis
  • Hypodermoclysis
  • Mild Metabolic acidosis
  • Mild, moderate Metabolic Acidosis
  • Ocular edema

FDA Approved Products

Bestmade Natural Products Bio9
Manufacturer:Bestmade Natural Products
Route:ORAL
Strength:6 [hp_X] in 6 [hp_X]
Approved: 2025/01/22
NDC:82969-3009
Bestmade Natural Products Bio10
Manufacturer:Bestmade Natural Products
Route:ORAL
Strength:6 [hp_X] in 6 [hp_X]
Approved: 2025/01/22
NDC:82969-3010
Bestmade Natural Products Bio11
Manufacturer:Bestmade Natural Products
Route:ORAL
Strength:6 [hp_X] in 6 [hp_X]
Approved: 2025/01/22
NDC:82969-3011
Bestmade Natural Products Bio17
Manufacturer:Bestmade Natural Products
Route:ORAL
Strength:6 [hp_X] in 6 [hp_X]
Approved: 2025/01/22
NDC:82969-3017
Potassium chloride
Manufacturer:PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:750 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2025/05/12
NDC:72789-503

Singapore Approved Products

GELASPAN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION
Manufacturer:B. Braun Medical SA (equivalent to B. Braun Medical AG)
Form:INFUSION, SOLUTION
Strength:0.30g/1000ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/10/04
Approval:SIN15336P
FORTRANS FOR ORAL SOLUTION
Manufacturer:BEAUFOUR IPSEN INDUSTRIE
Form:GRANULE, FOR SOLUTION
Strength:0.75 g
Online:Yes
Approved: 1997/03/03
Approval:SIN09234P
HAEMODIALYSIS CONCENTRATE NKFS-04 (ACID) FOR BICARBONATE DIALYSIS
Manufacturer:B BRAUN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
Form:SOLUTION
Strength:5.25 g/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1999/07/19
Approval:SIN11034P
COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION BP
Manufacturer:BAXTER HEALTHCARE PTY LTD
Form:INJECTION
Strength:400 mg/l
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/07/03
Approval:SIN06392P
PHOXILIUM 1.2 MMOL/L PHOSPHATE SOLUTION FOR HAEMODIALYSIS/HAEMOFILTRATION
Manufacturer:Bieffe Medital S.p.A.
Form:SOLUTION, STERILE
Strength:0.314 g/L
Online:Yes
Approved: 2019/06/27
Approval:SIN15730P

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