SPL Set ID: 52d91d76-8c7f-40f1-9f5c-e05962cabedd
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Potassium chloride extended-release capsules are an oral dosage form of microencapsulated potassium chloride containing 600 mg and 750 mg of potassium chloride USP, equivalent to 8 mEq and 10 mEq of potassium, respectively. The chemical name of the active ingredient is potassium chloride and the structural formula is KCl. It has a molecular mass of 74.55. Potassium chloride USP, occurs as a white granular powder or as colorless crystals. It is odorless and has a saline taste. Its solutions are neutral to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Inactive ingredients of pellets in potassium chloride extended-release capsules include ethylcellulose and talc. The 8 mEq strength capsules contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. The 10 mEq strength capsules contain Brilliant Blue FCF-FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 3, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsules in both strengths are printed with edible ink of black oil Black SW9008, containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac. USP dissolution method is pending.