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POTASSIUM chloride, 74.5mg/ml (1mEq/ml), oral sol.,500ml,bot

https://medicalguidelines.msf.org/en/node/508
https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/53879
STD DORAPOTC7S-

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Former Code(s): -X DORAZNL0331
26.1 - Oral
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POTASSIUM chloride immediate release

Therapeutic Action

Potassium supplement

Immediate-release oral solution

Indications

Treatment of moderate hypokalaemia

Instructions for use

7.5% potassium chloride oral solution (74.5 mg of K+/ml = 1 mEq of K+/ml = 1 mmol of K+/ml)

Must be given using a MEDICINE CUP or a ORAL SYRINGE.

Precautions for Use

CAUTION!

In case of supply issue, the 10% oral solution (100mg K+/ml, 1.33 K+mEq/ml) (DORAPOTC1S-) can be used as an alternative to the 7.5% oral solution.

In that case, the dosage should be adjusted to avoid overdose and the risk of medication errors, as follows:

WeightDosage

10%

Oral solution

7.5%

Oral solution

< 45 kg2 mmol/kgonce daily1.4 ml / kg2 ml / kg
≥ 45kg30 mmol3 times daily22.5 ml30 ml

Avoid having both concentrations in the same facility.

Always ensure that the correct medication, in the correct dose is administered to the correct patient, at the correct time, and by the correct route.

Storage

Below 25°C