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Potassium chloride

Potassium chloride

Supplements Prescription only ATC code: A12BA01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Times
With food

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Deficiency

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Can raise potassium
  • Take with a full glass of water, stay upright
  • Caution with kidney disease

Do not combine with

Markers to watch

Nutrients affected

  • potassium — raised by (Potassium)

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.