Answer
Yes, potassium chloride is contraindicated in hyperkalaemia; the ADVANZ Pharma concentrate specifies plasma potassium above 5 mmol/litre, while the SyriMed syrup specifies hyperkalaemia from any cause.
Sources for this answer
- Potassium Chloride Concentrate BP, 15% w/v, 1.5g in 10mlADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 6Document updated
- Sterile Potassium Chloride concentrate (15 % w/v) BP