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Potassium chloride
potassium 20mmol/10ml) solution for infusion 10ml ampoules (hameln pharma Ltd
B05XA01
Potassium chloride
150mg/1ml
Solution for infusion
Intravenous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 09020201; GTIN: 5016386000072
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE 15% 1. What Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% is and what it is used for Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% is a concentrated sterile solution of potassium chloride (which occurs naturally in your body). It is used to replace the loss of potassium from your body, if this cannot be achieved when given by mouth or in the diet. 2. Before you are given Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% YOU SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE 15% IF YOU: • are SENSITIVE or ALLERGIC to Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% or any of the other ingredients in this injection. • have HIGH levels of certain CHEMICALS (potassium or chloride) in your BLOOD . • suffer from impaired KIDNEY function (you may produce little or no URINE ). • suffer from ADDISON’S DISEASE (a hormonal disorder where you may feel weak, lose weight and have a darkened skin). • are very DEHYDRATED . Important information about your medicine ► Your doctor or nurse will give you the injection ► If this injection causes you any problems talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist ► Please tell your doctor or pharmacist, if you have any other medical conditions or have an allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine ► Please tell your doctor or pharmacist, if you are taking any other medicines • READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY before you start using this medicine. In some circumstances THIS MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE and this leaflet will be kept in a safe place should you wish to read it. • KEEP THIS LEAFLET. You may need to read it again • If you have any further questions, please ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST. • This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. Where to find information in this leaflet 1. What Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% is and what it is used for 2. Before you are given Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% 3. How to use Potassium Chloride Llegiu el document complet
OBJECT 1 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE 15% Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 04-Feb-2015 | hameln pharmaceuticals ltd 1. Name of the medicinal product Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15%. 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition 15% of Potassium Chloride in 10ml. 3. Pharmaceutical form Sterile Injection. 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% is used as a source of the potassium cation for the treatment or prevention of potassium depletion in patients for whom dietary measures or oral medication are inadequate. Potassium salts may also be used cautiously in those taking digoxin where potassium depletion may cause arrhythmias. Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% must be administered by slow IV, as a dilute solution. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Adults (including elderly) and Children: Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% must be diluted by adding to a large volume intravenous fluid before use. For example, 10mls diluted with not less than 500mls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion BP, or other suitable diluent, and mixed well. Dosage depends on the serum ionogram value and the acid-base state. A potassium deficiency is calculated according to the formula: MMOL Potassium = KG BW x 0.2 x 2 x (4.5 actual serum potassium (MMOL)). (The extracellular volume is calculated from the body weight in KG x 0.2). It is recommended not to exceed 2-3 MMOL potassium per kg body weight in 24 hours. 4.3 Contraindications Hyperkalaemia, hyperchloraemia, impaired renal function with oliguria, anuria or azotaemia, Addison's disease, acute dehydration and heat cramps. 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use Potassium Chloride Concentrate 15% must not be injected undiluted. Plasma potassium concentration must be measured at regular intervals to avoid the development of hyperkalaemia, especially in patients with renal impairment. ECG monitoring facilities should be available. Initial potassium replacement therapy should not involve glucose infusions, becau Llegiu el document complet