POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS, INC. FDA Approved Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are a solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Each contains 600 mg or 750 mg of potassium chloride equivalent to 8 mEq or 10 mEq of potassium in a matrix tablet. Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are an electrolyte replenisher. The chemical name is potassium chloride, and the structural formula is KCl. Potassium chloride, USP is a white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals. It is odorless and has a salty taste. It's solutions are neutral to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol. Inactive Ingredients : colloidal silicon dioxide, ethyl cellulose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide. Yellow tablets also contain D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake. Blue tablets also contain FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Dosage Forms
Extended-release
Strengths
600 mg 750 mg
Quantities
100 tablets 01 bottle 500 tablets 50 bottle 000 tablets
Treats Conditions
1 Indications Usage Potassium Chloride Extended Release Tablets Are Indicated For The Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Hypokalemia With Or Without Metabolic Alkalosis In Patients For Whom Dietary Management With Potassium Rich Foods Or Diuretic Dose Reduction Is Insufficient Potassium Chloride Extended Release Tablets Are A Potassium Salt Indicated For The Treatment And Prophylaxis Of Hypokalemia With Or Without Metabolic Alkalosis In Patients For Whom Dietary Management With Potassium Rich Foods Or Diuretic Dose Reduction Is Insufficient 1
Pill Appearance
Shape: round Color: blue Imprint: C16

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOTTLE
UNII
660YQ98I10
Packaging

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP contains 600 mg or 750 mg of potassium chloride (equivalent to 8 mEq or 10 mEq of potassium respectively). Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are supplied in following strengths: 600 mg (8 mEq) are blue colored, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablet having 'C 15' debossing on one side and plain on other side, and are supplied in: Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 16571-842-01 Bottle of 500 tablets NDC 16571-842-50 Bottle of 1,000 tablets NDC 16571-842-10 750 mg (10 mEq) are yellow colored, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablets having 'C 16' debossing on one side and plain on other side, and are supplied in: Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 16571-843-01 Bottle of 500 tablets NDC 16571-843-50 Bottle of 1,000 tablets NDC 16571-843-10 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight container with a child-resistant closure.; PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 8mEq Tablet Bottle Label Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. NDC 16571-842-10 Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 8 mEq (600mg) 1,000 Tablets Rx only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10mEq Tablet Bottle Label Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. NDC 16571-843-10 Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10 mEq (750mg) 1,000 Tablets Rx only potassium-chloride-8meq-1000c potassium-chloride-10meq-1000c

Package Descriptions
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP contains 600 mg or 750 mg of potassium chloride (equivalent to 8 mEq or 10 mEq of potassium respectively). Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are supplied in following strengths: 600 mg (8 mEq) are blue colored, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablet having 'C 15' debossing on one side and plain on other side, and are supplied in: Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 16571-842-01 Bottle of 500 tablets NDC 16571-842-50 Bottle of 1,000 tablets NDC 16571-842-10 750 mg (10 mEq) are yellow colored, round shaped, biconvex film coated tablets having 'C 16' debossing on one side and plain on other side, and are supplied in: Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 16571-843-01 Bottle of 500 tablets NDC 16571-843-50 Bottle of 1,000 tablets NDC 16571-843-10 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight container with a child-resistant closure.
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 8mEq Tablet Bottle Label Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. NDC 16571-842-10 Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 8 mEq (600mg) 1,000 Tablets Rx only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10mEq Tablet Bottle Label Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. NDC 16571-843-10 Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10 mEq (750mg) 1,000 Tablets Rx only potassium-chloride-8meq-1000c potassium-chloride-10meq-1000c

Overview

Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are a solid oral dosage form of potassium chloride. Each contains 600 mg or 750 mg of potassium chloride equivalent to 8 mEq or 10 mEq of potassium in a matrix tablet. Potassium chloride extended-release tablets, USP are an electrolyte replenisher. The chemical name is potassium chloride, and the structural formula is KCl. Potassium chloride, USP is a white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals. It is odorless and has a salty taste. It's solutions are neutral to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol. Inactive Ingredients : colloidal silicon dioxide, ethyl cellulose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide. Yellow tablets also contain D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake. Blue tablets also contain FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS & USAGE Potassium chloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. Potassium chloride extended-release tablets are a potassium salt, indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient. (1)

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION • Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. (2.1) • If serum potassium is less than 2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation. (2.1) • Take with meals and with a glass of water or other liquid. Swallow tablets whole without crushing, chewing or sucking. (2.1) • Treatment of hypokalemia : Doses range from 40 to 100 mEq/day in divided doses. Limit doses to 40 mEq per dose. (2.2) • Prevention of hypokalemia : Typical dose is 20 mEq per day. (2.2) 2.1 Administration and Monitoring If serum potassium concentration is less than 2.5 mEq/L, use intravenous potassium instead of oral supplementation. Monitoring Monitor serum potassium and adjust dosages accordingly. Monitor serum potassium periodically during maintenance therapy to ensure potassium remains in desired range. The treatment of potassium depletion, particularly in the presence of cardiac disease, renal disease, or acidosis, requires careful attention to acid-base balance, volume status, electrolytes, including magnesium, sodium, chloride, phosphate, and calcium, electrocardiograms, and the clinical status of the patient. Correct volume status, acid-base balance, and electrolyte deficits as appropriate. Administration Take potassium chloride extended-release tablets with meals and with a glass of water or other liquid. Do not take potassium chloride extended-release tablets on an empty stomach because of its potential for gastric irritation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Swallow tablets whole without crushing, chewing or sucking. 2.2 Dosing Dosage must be adjusted to the individual needs of each patient. Dosages greater than 40 mEq per day should be divided such that no more than 40 mEq is given in a single dose. Treatment of Hypokalemia: Typical dose range is 40 to 100 mEq per day. Maintenance or Prophylaxis: Typical dose range is 20 mEq per day.

Warnings & Precautions
• Gastrointestinal Irritation: Take with meals. (5.1) 5.1 Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Solid oral dosage forms of potassium chloride can produce ulcerative and/or stenotic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly if the drug maintains contact with the gastrointestinal mucosa for prolonged periods. Consider the use of liquid potassium in patients with dysphagia, swallowing disorders, or severe gastrointestinal motility disorders. If severe vomiting, abdominal pain, distention, or gastrointestinal bleeding occurs, discontinue potassium chloride extended-release tablets and consider possibility of ulceration, obstruction or perforation. Potassium chloride extended-release tablets should not be taken on an empty stomach because of its potential for gastric irritation [ see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
Contraindications

Potassium chloride is contraindicated in patients on triamterene and amiloride. • Concomitant use with triamterene and amiloride (4)

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions have been identified with use of oral potassium salts. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The most common adverse reactions to oral potassium salts are nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain/discomfort, and diarrhea. There have been reports hyperkalemia and of upper and lower gastrointestinal condition including obstruction, bleeding, ulceration, perforation. Skin rash has been reported rarely. • The most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain/discomfort and diarrhea. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Drug Interactions

• Triamterene and amiloride: Concomitant use is contraindicated (7.1) • Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors: Monitor for hyperkalemia (7.2) • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Monitor for hyperkalemia (7.3) 7.1 Triamterene or amiloride Use with triamterene or amiloride can produce severe hyperkalemia. Concomitant use is contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4) ]. 7.2 Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone Inhibitors Drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) including angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), spironolactone, eplerenone, or aliskiren produce potassium retention by inhibiting aldosterone production. Closely monitor potassium in patients on concomitant RAAS inhibitors. 7.3 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs may produce potassium retention by reducing renal synthesis of prostaglandin E and impairing the renin-angiotensin system. Closely monitor potassium in patients on concomitant NSAIDs.


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