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Potassium Chloride Injection: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Prescription (Rx)
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10 meq/100 mL, 10 meq/50 mL, 20 meq/100 mL, 20 meq/50 mL, 40 meq/100 mL
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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Potassium Chloride Injection

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

Check flexible container solution composition, lot number, and expiry date.

Do not remove solution container from its overwrap until immediately before use. Use sterile equipment and aseptic technique.

See PRECAUTIONS for information on the avoidance of air embolism.

To Open

  1. 1. Turn solution container over so that the text is face down. Using the pre-cut corner tabs, peel open the overwrap and remove solution container.
  2. 2. Check the solution container for leaks by squeezing firmly. If leaks are found, or if the seal is not intact, discard the solution.
  3. 3. Do not use if the solution is cloudy or a precipitate is present.

Preparation for Administration

  1. 1. Immediately before inserting the infusion set, break off BLUE Infusion Port Cap with the arrow pointing away from container.
  2. 2. Use a non-vented infusion set or close the air-inlet on a vented set.
  3. 3. Close the roller clamp of the infusion set.
  4. 4. Hold the base of BLUE Infusion Port.
  5. 5.

    Insert spike through BLUE Infusion Port by rotating wrist slightly until the spike is inserted. NOTE:

    See full directions accompanying administration set.

WARNING: Do not use flexible container in series connections.

Manufactured for:

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Made in Norway

www.fresenius-kabi.com/us

451699B

Revised: September 2023

01-59-16-006B

About this document

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · Application number: ANDA 211087 · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: September 2023

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Drug information for Potassium Chloride Injection

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Drug class Osmotic Laxative, Potassium Salt
Active ingredient Potassium chloride
Dosage form Injection
Route Intravenous
Marketing status listed in the FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) FRESENIUS KABI USA
FDA approval ANDA 211087Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) – generic drug Approved September 9, 2020
Therapeutic equivalence (TE) code APCodes starting with A mean the FDA rates the drug therapeutically equivalent to its reference drug (Orange Book).
Manufacturers 6 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Recalls
  • October 29, 2025: Class I recall: Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength-The overwrap label may incorrectly identify the product as POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 10 mEq instead of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq
  • October 29, 2025: Class I recall: Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength-The overwrap label may incorrectly identify the product as POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 10 mEq instead of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq
  • February 13, 2025: Class I recall: Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength. Overwrap labeled as Potassium Chloride Inj 10 mEq may contain flexible containers of Potassium Chloride Inj 20 mEq
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  • February 13, 2025: Class I recall: Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength. Cases labeled POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 mEq, may contain flexible containers with overwrap mislabeled as 10 mEq. The correct dosage strength of 20 mEq is printed on the labeling affixed to the product flexible container.
Packages (NDC)
Package
10 meq/100 mL – 100 ml in 1 bag / 50 in 1 carton NDC 65219-012-00
10 meq/50 mL – 50 ml in 1 bag / 60 in 1 carton NDC 65219-004-00
20 meq/100 mL – 100 ml in 1 bag / 50 in 1 carton NDC 65219-006-00
20 meq/50 mL – 50 ml in 1 bag / 60 in 1 carton NDC 65219-008-50
40 meq/100 mL – 100 ml in 1 bag / 50 in 1 carton NDC 65219-010-00

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.