FDA label
What is Klor-con used for?
Klor-con contains potassium chloride. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Klor-Con is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.”
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Klor-con, tablet, film coated, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (NDA019123). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Klor-Con is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 1ff53330-065c-4213-9c0c-ac498621d09d, version 6, effective July 14, 2025. NDC 0245-5315, one of 4 listings for this product.
Klor-con, powder, for solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (ANDA209662). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Klor-Con ®powder (potassium chloride) is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e61a4522-b91d-400a-952c-6f035e4610dd, version 7, effective July 14, 2025. NDC 0245-0360, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is Klor-con used for?
The FDA label says: “Klor-Con is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.”
What drug class is Klor-con?
FDA lists potassium chloride in the Osmotic Laxative and Potassium Salt established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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