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Kalium Chloratum is indicated in the case of potassium supplementation in people at risk of hypokalemia, hypokalemia; People who are being treated for hypokalemia have signs of exhaustion, dizziness, muscle weakness, headache, heart palpitations...
1.Ingredients of the drug Kalium chloratum
Each tablet of Kalium Chloratum contains the following ingredients:
Potassium chloride 500mg. Excipients are enough for 1 tablet of Kalium chloratum.
2. What are the uses of Kalium chloratum?
Potassium is an essential cation, present in cells in the body, helping to regulate and balance water and electrolytes in the body, maintaining human life.
With the above uses, the drug Kalium Chloratum is indicated in the following cases:
Potassium supplementation in people at risk of hypokalemia, hypokalemia; People who are being treated for hypokalemia have signs of exhaustion, dizziness, muscle weakness, headache, heart palpitations, etc. Used for people with hypokalemia due to the use of hypokalemic diuretics, drugs laxative or derivative of cortisol. Use in other indications as directed by your doctor.
3. Dosage and how to use the drug Kalium Chloratum
Kalium chloratum is used orally, the dose will depend on the user, the disease status as well as the ability to absorb and the degree of hypokalemia.
Below is the reference dose of Kalium chloratum for patients:
Kalium chloratum dose for adults: Take 1-2 tablets/time, take 2-3 times a day. Dosage of Kalium chloratum for children from 6-15 years old: Take 1 tablet/time, take 1-2 times a day. How to use Kalium chloratum:
Kalium chloratum is made in the form of tablets. Swallow the tablet whole, do not chew, break or crush the tablet. Kalium chloratum should be taken 2 hours after a meal with a large glass of water to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal irritation. Use Kalium chloratum regularly according to the dose prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not use more or less than the allowed dose.
4. Contraindications to the use of the drug Kalium chloratum
Do not use Kalium chloratum for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. Do not use Kalium chloratum for people who have or have a history of hyperkalemia, treat hypertension with diuretics. People with kidney disease or a history of kidney disease such as nephritis, kidney failure ... are contraindicated to use Kalium chloratum. Do not give Kalium chloratum to children under 6 years of age. Pregnant and nursing women should consider before taking Kalium chloratum and must consult a doctor.
5. Side effects of the drug Kalium chloratum
Kalium Chloratum can cause some of the following side effects:
Stomach irritation; Tingling sensation; Nausea and vomiting; Flatulence, abdominal pain ; Go outside; Hypersensitivity reactions such as allergies, skin rashes,...; Feelings of restlessness; Dizzy.
6. Kalium chloratum drug interactions
Kalium Chloratum may interact with some of the following drugs if used concurrently:
Non-selective beta-blockers; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; ACE inhibitors; Potassium-sparing diuretics; Aliskiren drug. Kalium chloratum should not be used concurrently with the above drugs/drugs because it has the potential to increase serum potassium, increasing the likelihood of unwanted side effects.
7. Notes when using and storing Kalium chloratum
Notes and cautions when using Kalium chloratum:
Patients need to adhere to the correct dosage and usage of Kalium chloratum. Pay attention to the expiration date of Kalium chloratum. When the medicine shows signs of deterioration such as mold, discoloration, it should not be used anymore. If you are taking other medications, consult your doctor before using Kalium Chloratum. Read the instructions for use carefully before taking Kalium chloratum. For pregnant women and nursing mothers: It is necessary to consult a doctor before use to ensure safety for both mother and baby. If symptoms of hyperkalemia appear in the patient, it is necessary to stop the drug and use a drug that increases the excretion of potassium in the urine, then drink plenty of water to eliminate excess potassium from the body. In case of acute poisoning, gastric lavage is indicated. Glucose infusion combined with insulin injection to reduce potassium concentration in the extracellular fluid. Store Kalium Chloratum:
Store Kalium Chloratum Biomedica in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight. Keep Kalium chloratum out of the reach of children. Above is information about the drug Kalium chloratum used in the treatment of diseases. You need to read the instructions for use carefully, consult your doctor before use. When you no longer use Kalium chloratum, you need to collect and dispose of it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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