KCL 15% (150 mg/ml) (10 ml)

Indication

Treatment and prevention of potassium deficiency (hypokalaemia) when oral replacement is not possible or not sufficient, after dilution in an intravenous infusion fluid.

Ingredients

• Potassium chloride 15% w/v (1.5 g per 10 ml ampoule
• approx. 20 mEq K+)

Direction

For hospital use only, by a healthcare professional. Highly concentrated - must be diluted with a suitable and sufficient volume of IV fluid (e.g. 0.9% sodium chloride) and mixed well before slow IV infusion. Never inject undiluted or as a bolus. Dose and infusion rate are set by the physician according to serum potassium levels and ECG monitoring.

Side effects

• Pain or irritation at the injection site
• phlebitis
• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal discomfort
• Hyperkalaemia with muscle weakness
• tingling
• confusion
• slow or irregular heartbeat
• rapid or undiluted administration can cause cardiac arrest
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine for hospital use
• administer with care and double
• check before administration
• Highly concentrated solution
• must always be diluted before use
• Do not use in hyperkalaemia
• severe kidney failure
• untreated Addison's disease or severe dehydration
• Monitor serum potassium
• kidney function and ECG during treatment
• caution with potassium
• sparing diuretics
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.