SPL Set ID: 87cc7349-5a07-4a39-be97-4e1013814f30
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Potassium chloride extended-release capsules USP, 8 mEq and 10 mEq are oral dosage forms of microencapsulated potassium chloride containing 600 and 750 mg, respectively, of potassium chloride USP equivalent to 8 and 10 mEq of potassium. 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. The inactive ingredients are ethyl cellulose, triethyl citrate, talc, sodium lauryl sulfate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, shellac, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide. In addition 600 mg [equivalent to 8 mEq of potassium] capsule also contain black iron oxide and 750 mg [equivalent to 10 mEq of potassium] capsule also contain FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red # 40.