K-Chlor Special Precautions

Potassium chloride should not be used by patients with kidney failure, Addison's disease, severe burns or other tissue injuries, patients that are hydrated or are taking diuretics and those who have high levels of potassium in the blood.
Potassium salts should be administered with considerable care to patients with cardiac disease or conditions predisposing to hyperkalaemia such as renal or adrenocortical insufficiency. Acute dehydration, or extensive tissue destruction as occurs with severe burns. Regular monitoring of clinical status, serum electrolytes, and the ECG is advisable in patients receiving potassium therapy, particularly those with cardiac or renal impairment.
Solid oral dosage forms of potassium salts should not to be given to patients with gastrointestinal ulceration or obstruction. Potassium chloride should not be used in patients with hyperchloraemia.