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Is There A Difference Between Liquid Potassium Chloride And Klor-con?

i was wondering if there is a difference between liquid potassium chloride and klor-con 20 meqs i take metolazone 2.5 1 a day and was taking 5- 20 meq so total of 100 meqs a day my potasium level is at 3 now have switched to 2 1/2 tablespoons of liquid potassium is there any diffence
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Klor-con is tablet form of potassium, there is no difference whether you take tablets or liquid potassium, however, care should be taken about the dose as tablets contain more potassium.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
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Is There A Difference Between Liquid Potassium Chloride And Klor-con?

Hi, Klor-con is tablet form of potassium, there is no difference whether you take tablets or liquid potassium, however, care should be taken about the dose as tablets contain more potassium. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician