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Description

The KCl 20mEq in 0.9% NaCl Injection is an essential electrolyte solution used in clinical settings to restore and maintain potassium and sodium levels in the body. It contains 20 milliequivalents of potassium chloride (KCl) and 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) in a sterile, isotonic solution, making it suitable for intravenous administration.

Potassium chloride plays a vital role in maintaining proper muscle and nerve function, including the heart's rhythm. Administering this solution helps prevent or correct hypokalemia (low potassium levels), which can lead to weakness, arrhythmias, or other serious complications. The inclusion of sodium chloride further aids in maintaining osmotic balance and preventing sodium depletion.

Packaged in a 1000 mL volume, the solution provides adequate fluid replacement over extended periods. The isotonic nature of the 0.9% sodium chloride base helps ensure that it does not cause shifts in fluid distribution within the body, minimizing the risk of fluid overload or dehydration.

This sterile, ready-to-use solution is typically administered under controlled medical supervision in hospitals or clinics. It supports proper electrolyte balance and hydration in patients, making it a crucial component of intravenous therapy in critical care and recovery situations.

• Intravenous solutions with potassium chloride (I.V. solutions with KCl) are sterile and nonpyrogenic solutions in water for injection.
• They are for administration by intravenous infusion only.
• The solutions contain no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and each is intended only for use as a single-dose injection.
• When smaller doses are required the unused portion should be discarded.
• These solutions are parenteral fluid and/or electrolyte replenishers.
• Potassium Chloride, USP is chemically designated KCl, a white granular powder freely soluble in water.
• Sodium Chloride, USP is chemically designated NaCl, a white crystalline powder freely soluble in water.
• Water for Injection, USP is chemically designated H20.
• The flexible plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinylchloride.
• Water can permeate from inside the container into the over wrap but not in amounts sufficient to affect the solution significantly.
• Solutions inside the plastic container also can leach out certain of its chemical components in very small amounts before the expiration period is attained.