Mar 23, 2021 · Slow-K (potassium chloride) is a wax-matrix tablet formulated to provide a controlled rate of release of potassium chloride and thus to minimize the possibility of a high local concentration of potassium near the gastrointestinal wall.

Jun 17, 2024 · Detailed dosage guidelines and administration information for Slow-K (potassium chloride). Includes dose adjustments, warnings and precautions.

Dec 12, 2024 · Potassium chloride is commonly used to treat or prevent low potassium levels (hypokalemia). Potassium chloride may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How...

Jan 7, 2025 · Slow-K is used as a medication to treat and prevent low blood potassium. Low blood potassium may occur due to vomiting, diarrhea, or certain medications. The concentrated version should be diluted before use.

The name of your medicine is Slow-K 600mg Prolonged-release Coated Tablets (called Slow-K in this leaflet). It contains a medicine called potassium chloride. It has a special slow-release system that releases your medicine evenly throughout the day. Slow-K is used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in your body. This might be because:

Slow-K tablets are prolonged-release tablets which means that the potassium is released slowly from the tablet. Whilst on this medicine your doctor will want to measure your blood levels of potassium on a regular basis.

Jul 4, 2024 · Adults: In severe deficiencies 3-6 tablets or 4-8 teaspoonful or 25-50 mmol per day orally in divided doses for some days with fruit juice, sweet or plain water. Children: ½-1 teaspoonful twice daily or 1-3 mmol/kg body weight a day in several divided doses. Patient should take Potassium chloride with meals. Intravenous: Severe acute hypokalaemia:

Slow-K contains potassium and is used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in your body. Slow-K tablets are prolonged-release tablets which means that the potassium is released slowly from the tablet. Whilst on this medicine your doctor will want to measure your blood levels of potassium on a regular basis.

Apr 27, 2023 · Slow-K, potassium chloride extended-release tablets USP, is a sugar-coated (not enteric-coated) tablet for oral administration, containing 600 mg of potassium chloride (equivalent to 8 mEq) in a wax matrix.

Capsules or tablets: 40-100 mEq PO qDay in divided doses; single dose not to exceed 25 mEq to minimize GI discomfort Oral solution: 40-100 mEq PO qDay in 2 to 5 divided doses; limit single...