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Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 16, 2026

The average cost for 30 packets of 20meq of Potassium Chloride is $32.36 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 89.02% off the average retail price of $294.67.

effervescent tabletEffervescent tablet

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

25meq

30 effervescent tablets

$41.67

$1.39

ml of oral solutionMl of oral solution

Dosage

Quantity

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10%

473 ml

$33.48

$0.07

20%

473 ml

$35.93

$0.08

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

20meq

30 packets

$32.36

$1.08

Typical dosage for Potassium Chloride

Your dose is measured in milliequivalents (mEq) and is based on your potassium levels.

Potassium Chloride comes in different forms, including extended-release capsules, extended-release tablets, pouches, and an oral solution. Your dose might be different depending on the form you’re prescribed.

In general:

  • Treatment of low potassium levels

    • Adults: The typical total daily dose ranges from 40 mEq to 100 mEq, split into 2 to 5 smaller doses and taken by mouth throughout the day.
    • Children (birth to 16 years): The dose is based on your child's weight. The typical total daily dose ranges from 2 mEq/kg to 4 mEq/kg taken by mouth, split into smaller doses and taken by mouth throughout the day.
  • Prevention of low potassium levels

    • Adults: The typical dose is 20 mEq by mouth daily.
    • Children (birth to 16 years): The dose is based on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 1 mEq/kg by mouth daily.

Note: Potassium Chloride tablets are approved for adults only.

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