HUMCO Potassium Chloride 10 Percent Potassium Chloride POTASSIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CATION SACCHARIN SODIUM WATER FD&C RED NO. 3 FD&C RED NO. 40 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 PROPYLENE GLYCOL ACACIA BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE

Use For treatment and prevention of hypokalemia. Description: Each 15 mL of 10% solution contain 20 mEq (1.5g) potassium chloride with saccharin sodium, artificial flavoring, water. FDC Red #3 and #40, FDC Blue #1, propylene glycol, acacia, BHT. Contains no sugar. Chemically potassium chloride is KCl. INDICATIONS For treatment and prevention of hypokalemia whch may occur from the following: excessive diarrhea and vomiting, in digitalis intoxication, hypokalemic, familial periodic paralysis, in concomitant theraphy with digitalis and diuretics for congestive heart failure, with prolonged use of certain diuretics, hyperadrenalism, corticosteroid therapy and for correction of associated hypochloremic alkalosis.

Use For treatment and prevention of hypokalemia. Description: Each 15 mL of 10% solution contain 20 mEq (1.5g) potassium chloride with saccharin sodium, artificial flavoring, water. FDC Red #3 and #40, FDC Blue #1, propylene glycol, acacia, BHT. Contains no sugar. Chemically potassium chloride is KCl. INDICATIONS For treatment and prevention of hypokalemia whch may occur from the following: excessive diarrhea and vomiting, in digitalis intoxication, hypokalemic, familial periodic paralysis, in concomitant theraphy with digitalis and diuretics for congestive heart failure, with prolonged use of certain diuretics, hyperadrenalism, corticosteroid therapy and for correction of associated hypochloremic alkalosis.

Directions DOSAGE AND DMINISTRATION The usual adult oral dose is 20 mEq potassium (15 mL Potassium Chloride 10% Solution) diluted in 1/2 glass (120 mL) of cold water or juice two to four times a day, the dosage being adjusted as needed and tolerated. up to 100 mEq of potassuim daily is the usual adult pescribing limit. Potassuim intoxication may result from ant therapeutic dosage. Dosage should be governed by close observation for clinical effects. Dilute as above with water or juice and take with or after meals t minimize stomach upset or laxative action.

CONTRAINIDICATIONS Severe renal impairment with anuria, oliguria, or azotermia, untreated Addison's desease, heat cramps, accute dehydration, and hyperkalemia of any cause. WARINGS: Do not take Potassium Chlorde Solution 10% full strenght. See DOSAGE AND ADINISTRATION for proper dilution. Potassium intoxication may ocur from overdoses of Potassium Chloride or from therapeutic doses when given to patients with conditions listed under CONTRAINDICATIONS. Lethal levels may be obtained within hours in these circumstances, therefore hyperkalemia when detected must be treated immediately.

The most severe adverse effectis hyperkalemia which may casue cardiac arrhytmias, heart block, and fall in blood pressure. Flaccid paralysis, mental confussion, lislessness, paresthesias of the extremities, and weakness of the legs may be present. Nausea, vomiting, and diarreha are best avoided by dilutingthe preparation as specified in DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, and taking with food.

Purpose Hypokalemia treatment

Keep out of the reach of children In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assitance or contact a oison Control Center immediately.

Other information STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store preferably between 15 and 30 degrees C in a tight, light resistant cntainer. Protect from freezing.