How should I use Potassium Chloride?

Take this drug by mouth with a glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Take it with food. Keep taking it unless your health care provider tells you to stop.
When taking whole tablets: Swallow whole.Do not suck, crush, or chew it. You may cut it in half. This may help you to swallow the tablet if it is too big. Be sure to take both halves, each with a glass of water. Do not take just one-half of the tablet.
When using tablets to make a solution: Place the tablet in a glass of water (4 ounces). After 2 minutes, stir the mixture for 30 seconds. Drink the mixture right away. Add another ounce of water. Swirl the contents. Drink the mixture right away. Repeat adding an ounce of water, swirling, and drinking the mixture right away.
Talk to your health care provider about the use of this drug in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Potassium Chloride contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Potassium Chloride is only for you. Do not share Potassium Chloride with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.