📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Replenishment of potassium:*
BY IV INF: Adults:5-10 mEq/hr potassium by IV intermittent INF. Not to exceed 40 mEq/hr, usual adult max/24 hr 400 mEq/ day; dose adjustment according to the requirement of potassium.
Children: IV 1 mEq/kg of potassium over 1-2 hr initially; then repeated as needed based on serum potassium level. IV intermittent INF should not exceed 1 mEq/kg/hr or 40 mEq/hr, usual paeds max: 3 mEq/kg/day or 40 mEq/mu/ day; dose adjustment according to the requirement of potassium.