Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of potassium deficiency in the body. This supplement can relieve muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and vomiting. It is an essential nutrient of the body which helps in the maintenance of good health.

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection is used as health supplement

Uses of Hindustan Injection

Potassium deficiency

Benefits of Hindustan Injection

In Potassium deficiency

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection contains potassium, which is a very essential electrolyte for carrying out various life functions of our body. It has many benefits such as regulation of blood pressure, maintenance of water balance or pH balance in the body, conduction of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. It also helps in the digestion of food and maintains normal heart rhythm or heartbeat. Its deficiency can cause issues of the kidneys, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation, or muscle cramps. Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection helps prevent these complications and enables better carrying out of life functions.

Side effects of Hindustan Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hindustan

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Febrile response

How to use Hindustan Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Hindustan Injection?

If you miss a dose of Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection

₹23.0/Injection

Kesol 1.5gm Injection

Eisen Pharmaceutical Co Pvt Ltd

₹24.63/injection

7% costlier

Potcl 1.5gm Injection

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹26.4/injection

15% costlier

Quick tips

Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection is used to prevent or treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia).
Inform your doctor/nurse if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling at the injection site.
You may need to get your blood test done while you are taking Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection to monitor the level of potassium in your body.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, severe dehydration, or diarrhea for a long time.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkali Metal Chloride

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Minerals

Patient concerns

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Pathology

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FAQs

Can Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection cause hyperkalemia?

Yes, the use of potassium supplements like Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection may increase potassium levels leading to hyperkalemia. Your doctor will prescribe tests to monitor your potassium levels so that an optimum level is maintained.

What should I avoid taking while on treatment with Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection?

It is advisable to avoid taking low-sodium foods and salt substitutes during your treatment with potassium chloride. These foods contain potassium, and eating them can increase the level of potassium in your blood.

What happens if I have too much potassium chloride in my blood?

An excess of potassium chloride can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and lightheadedness.

Does Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection affect your blood pressure?

Studies suggest that an excess of potassium chloride can result in low blood pressure.

What happens if a patient with kidney disease is administered Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection?

A patient with kidney disease should not be given Hindustan Potassium Chloride 1.5gm Injection since it may result in an increase in potassium levels in the body.

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Marketer details

Name: Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd

Address: 901-902, Narian Manzil , 23, Barakhamba Road New Delhi-110001 (India)

Country of origin: India

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