UsePotassium Chloride (Kato)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Potassium chloride is taken by mouth. Potassium chloride is given as a slow infusion into a vein. oralinjection
A healthcare provider will give you this medicine by if you have severely low potassium levels. Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when potassium chloride is injected. injection
Do not crush, chew, or suck on a potassium tablet or capsule. Sucking on the pill could irritate your mouth or throat.
Measure carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). liquid medicineMix the oral solution with least 4 ounces of water before taking it.
You may need to follow a special diet while using potassium chloride. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition.
You may need frequent medical tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective.
Some are made with a shell that is not absorbed or melted in the body. Part of this shell may appear in your stool. This is normal and will not make the medicine less effective. tablets
Take potassium chloride with food if the medicine upsets your stomach. oral
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving this medicine to a child.
Take the or with a full glass of water. tabletcapsule
Call your doctor if you have trouble swallowing a potassium chloride capsule or tablet. You may be able to dissolve the tablet in water, or mix the medicine from a capsule with soft food. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the medication in a closed container.
