Description
- This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
- A normal level of potassium in the blood is important.
- Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly.
- Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet.
- Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.
Potassium chloride (KCl, or potassium salt) is a metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine. It is odorless and has a white or colorless vitreous crystal appearance. The solid dissolves readily in water, and its solutions have a salt-like taste.