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Klor-con Powder Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Potassium (as chloride) 20mEq/packet; pwd for oral soln; orange flavor.
See Also
How Supplied
M10—90, 100, 1000; M15—100, 1000; M20—90, 100, 500, 1000; Klor-Con 8, 10—100, 500; Pwd—30, 100; Klor-Con/EF—30, 100
Manufacturer
Klor-con Powder Indications
Indications
Hypokalemia, including that caused by diuretics. Digitalis intoxication without AV block.
Klor-con Powder Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with meals and fluids. Swallow tabs whole; may break Klor-Con M tabs in half, or mix in 4oz water. Effervescent tabs, pwd: dissolve in beverage. Prophylaxis: 20mEq daily. Treatment: 40–100mEq daily in divided doses; max 20mEq/dose.
Children
Not recommended.
Klor-con Powder Contraindications
Contraindications
Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis (potassium chloride products). Alkalosis (potassium bicarbonate products). Tablets: Esophageal compression due to enlarged left atrium. Decreased GI motility.
Klor-con Powder Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Klor-con Powder Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if GI bleed, ulceration, or other disturbances occur. Renal or cardiac disease. Monitor potassium level, clinical status, acid-base balance, and ECG. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Klor-con Powder Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Klor-con Powder Interactions
Interactions
Hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Anticholinergics, other agents that decrease GI motility increase risk of serious GI reactions with tablets.
Klor-con Powder Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hyperkalemia, GI discomfort and irritation, diarrhea, rash (rare). Tablets: Esophageal and GI ulceration, bleeding, obstruction, perforation.
Klor-con Powder Clinical Trials
See Literature
Klor-con Powder Note
Not Applicable
Klor-con Powder Patient Counseling
See Literature
