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Potassium Chloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: KAY-CEE-L
Strength: 7.5 % | Form: Syrup
Price in UAE: AED 79.35
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Potassium Chloride

Class: | Electrolyte supplement Use: | Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia (low potassium levels) Adult dose: | 20 mEq to 40 mEq per day, divided into 1 to 2 doses, adjusted based on serum potassium levels Pediatric dose: | 1 mEq/kg/day, not to exceed 40 mEq/day, adjusted based on serum potassium levels Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) Contraindications: | Severe renal impairment, hyperkalemia, untrea

Drug Class

Electrolyte supplement

Uses & Indications

Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Thornton & Ross Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM

Package Size

500ml Bottle

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 79.35

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

20 mEq to 40 mEq per day, divided into 1 to 2 doses, adjusted based on serum potassium levels

Pediatric Dose

1 mEq/kg/day, not to exceed 40 mEq/day, adjusted based on serum potassium levels

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)

Contraindications & Precautions

Severe renal impairment, hyperkalemia, untreated Addison's disease, and conditions that predispose to hyperkalemia

Important Warnings

Monitor serum potassium levels regularly; use caution in patients with renal impairment or those taking medications that affect potassium levels; may cause gastrointestinal irritation; take with food or a full glass of water to minimize GI upset

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Potassium Chloride available in UAE pharmacies:

EURO-K 600 mg Tablets K-CONTIN CONTINUS 600 mg Tablets KAY-CEE-L 1 mEq/ml Syrup KAY-CEE-L 1 mEq/ml Syrup KAY-CEE-L 7.5 % Syrup KCL 20 meq/1000ml Solution For Injection KEY-CEE-L 1 mmol/ml Oral Solution ODAN POTASSIUM CHLORIDE LIQUID 1500 mg/15ml LIQUID POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 1 mmol/ml Oral Solution POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 1.33 mmol/ml Syrup

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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