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Klor-Con vs. Urocit-K

Potassium chloride is a prescription supplement used to treat or prevent low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) in adults and children. It's available in several forms, including extended-release tablets, extended-release capsules, packets, and oral solutions. You take it by mouth, usually once or multiple times daily depending on your potassium levels. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

Note: Potassium chloride is also available as an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement.

• Treat and prevent low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Passing gas
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Diarrhea

• Risk of high potassium levels
• Stomach or intestinal injury

Potassium citrate extended-release tablets (Urocit-K) help treat and prevent kidney stones in adults. The medication makes your urine less acidic, which helps stop stones from forming. It's taken by mouth 2 or 3 times a day, depending on the dosage strength you're taking. The medication is usually taken with meals. Some people might have stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea as side effects.

• Treatment and prevention of kidney stones made of calcium and uric acid

• Stomach upset or discomfort
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loose bowel movements
• Nausea

• High potassium levels
• Damage to the stomach lining