Chemical formula: KCl Molecular mass: 74.551 g/mol PubChem compound: 4873
Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A12BA01 | Potassium chloride | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12B Potassium → A12BA Potassium |
| B05XA01 | Potassium chloride | B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05X I.V. solution additives → B05XA Electrolyte solutions |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOR-CON Extended-release tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | |
| POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Concentrate for solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| KLOR-CON Powder for oral solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Potassium chloride is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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