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Monopotassium phosphate

Generic Name
Monopotassium phosphate
Brand Names
Dextrose and Electrolyte No. 75, Ionosol-MB, Isolyte S, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Isoplate, K-phos, K-phos Neutral, K-phos No 2, Tis-U-sol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
H2KO4P
CAS Number
7778-77-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4J9FJ0HL51

Overview

Monopotassium phosphate, MKP, (also potassium dihydrogenphosphate, KDP, or monobasic potassium phosphate), KH2PO4, is a soluble salt of potassium and the dihydrogen phosphate ion. It is a source of phosphorus and potassium as well as a buffering agent. It can be used in fertilizer mixtures to reduce escape of ammonia by keeping pH low.

Indication

Used in buffers (determination of pH, pharmaceutical production, urinary acidifier, paper processing, baking powder, and food), nutrient solutions, yeast foods, special liquid fertilizers, sonar systems and other electronic applications; Used as a nutritional supplement in foods, a nonlinear optical material for laser use, and in wastewater treatment;

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-0190
IRRIGATION
6.25 mg in 100 mL
2/21/2014
ICU Medical Inc.
0990-7372
INTRAVENOUS
15 mg in 100 mL
3/8/2021
Carilion Materials Management
68151-2193
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
9/29/2014
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-052
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
11/30/2019
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
80830-1692
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
11/19/2023
American Regent, Inc.
0517-2051
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
10/12/2023
Terumo BCT Ltd.
14537-408
INTRAVENOUS
0.00082 g in 100 mL
5/8/2015
American Regent, Inc.
0517-2505
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
10/12/2023
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-056
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
11/30/2019
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-054
INTRAVENOUS
224 mg in 1 mL
11/30/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DBL POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE CONCENTRATED INJECTION
SIN05856P
INJECTION
1.361 g
5/21/1991

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

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