Potassium Chloride Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride is also known as the brand names: K-Dur, Klor-Con, and Klor-Con M.
Potassium Chloride comes in 8 and 10 mEq capsules.
It is used to prevent or treat low potassium levels in the blood. It is usually taken by mouth with or without food. How often you take potassium chloride depends on the level of potassium in the blood.
Some side effects of potassium chloride are skin rash, high levels of potassium in the blood, abdominal pain or distress, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Do not take potassium chloride if:
• You have high levels of potassium in the blood
• You have GI tract problems that would inhibit digestion of solid dosage forms
While taking potassium chloride, it is important to remember to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of following:
• Signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, or chest tightness)
• Severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
• Signs of high potassium (abnormal heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, passing out, weakness, etc.)
• You start taking new medications, vitamins, or supplements
• Your condition does not improve or you develop new or worsening symptoms

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