KCL‑Retard Potassium Chloride Extended‑Release Tablets – 600 mg – 10 Count

Product Overview

KCL‑Retard is a slow-acting potassium chloride tablet designed to treat and prevent low potassium levels (hypokalemia). Each 600 mg tablet delivers 8 mmol of potassium over several hours, helping maintain electrolyte balance and supporting muscle, nerve, and heart function.

Key Features

• Strength: 600 mg potassium chloride per tablet (~8 mmol K⁺)
• Form: Extended-release, sugar-coated tablet
• Packaging: 10 tablets per pack
• Administration: Swallow whole—do not crush, chew, or suck
• Take with: Food and full glass of water to reduce stomach irritation

Ingredients

• Active: Potassium Chloride 600 mg
• Excipients: Sugar coating, cetostearyl alcohol, gelatin, magnesium stearate, acacia, talc, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, colorants (iron oxides)

Benefits

• Helps prevent and correct hypokalemia in individuals who require oral potassium supplementation
• Gentle release over several hours reduces risk of gastrointestinal irritation
• Supports healthy heart rhythm, muscle strength, nerve conduction, and fluid balance

Suggested Use

• Adults: Typically 1 tablet (8 mmol) 2–3 times daily; up to 9–12 tablets per day may be used in severe deficiency under medical supervision
• Take with meals and a full glass of water; do not exceed 16 mmol per dose (2 tablets) — split doses if higher intake is required
• Dosage should be individualized based on blood potassium levels and clinical response

Precautions

• Do not use if you have hyperkalemia, severe kidney impairment, Addison’s disease, or gastrointestinal narrowing
• Monitor potassium levels, especially if using ACE inhibitors, potassium-sparing diuretics, NSAIDs, or heparin
• Possible side effects: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort; serious risks include gastrointestinal ulceration and hyperkalemia
• Signs of overdose may include muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, or paralysis — seek medical attention immediately

Storage

• Store in the original container, tightly closed
• Keep at room temperature (below 25–30 °C), away from moisture and light
• Keep out of reach of children