POTASSIUM chloride, 74.5mg/ml (1mEq/ml), oral sol.,500ml,bot
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DORAPOTC7S-
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
11/12/2024, 19:13:20
Former
Code(s):
-X DORAZNL0331
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A12BA01
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
The product is part of at least one Kit.
A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
POTASSIUM chloride immediate release
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (Powder for solution only)
Therapeutic Action
Potassium supplement
Immediate-release oral solution
Indications
Severe hypokalemia in cholera patients
Instructions for use
The oral route is safer than the IV route for potassium supplement in cases of clinical hypokalemia secondary to cholera.
7.5% w/v = 74.5mg KCl/ml = 1mmol K+/ml = 1mEq K+/ml
Storage
- Below 25°C
- After opening, the bottle keeps for 8 weeks maximum.