Composition
Each 5 ml or 10 ml ampoule contains:
Potassium chloride ........................ 150 mg/ml
(Equivalent to 2 mmol of potassium/ml).

Therapeutic Indications
Treatment and prophylaxis of severe acute hypokalaemia with or without hypokalemic alkalosis, including potassium depletion caused by:
Severe vomiting, diarrhoea, intestinal drainage, fistulas, or malabsorption.
Prolonged diuresis.
Long-term corticosteroid therapy.

Dosage and Administration
Potassium Chloride is intended for IV admixtures only.
It must be diluted to the appropriate concentration before administration.
There should be careful and thorough mixing when adding concentrated potassium chloride solution to infusion fluids. This is carried out by infusing a solution containing 20 mmol of potassium in 500 ml over 2-3 hours under ECG control.
Potassium Chloride 15% must be diluted with suitable large volume parenteral solutions, mixed well and given by slow IV infusion.
Adjust rate of administration according to tolerance.
Adults:
A recommended maximum dose is 2-3 mmol/kg of potassium/day.
Adequate urine flow must be ensured and careful monitoring of plasma-potassium and other electrolyle concentrations is essential.
Children:
Up to 3 mmol/kg of potassium/day. Adjust volume of administered fluids to body size.

Contraindications
Severe renal impairment.
Severe hemolytic reactions.
Untreated Addison's disease.
Crush syndrome.
Oliguria, azotemia, or anuria.
Adynamic ileus.
Acute dehydration.
Heat cramps.
Hyperkalaemia.
Patients receiving potassium-sparing diuretics.
Digitalis intoxication with AV conduction disturbances.