netFormulary

Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary

9 Nutrition and blood

09-02-01-01 Oral potassium

Potassium chloride with potassium bicarbonate Sando-K^®

First Choice

Effervescent tablets potassium 470 mg (12 mmol of K+) and chloride 285mg (8 mmol of Cl-)

Potassium Chloride

Second Choice

Modified-release tablets 600mg (potassium 8mmol)

Avoid unless effervescent tablets or liquid preparations inappropriate.

Potassium Chloride oral liquid

Second Choice

Unlicensed potassium chloride oral solutions manufactured within the UK are available via Specials manufacturers, lead times vary.

Care is needed to ensure selection of the most appropriate oral potassium supplement and delivery of the correct dosage.

This National Patient Safety Alert provides further background, clinical information and actions for providers.

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