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Oral potassium chloride preparations, alone or with other medicines, may cause gastrointestinal ulceration, haemorrhage or strictures, particularly in the lower oesophagus and small bowel, with increased risk in patients with local gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease or prolonged therapy.
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- Potassium Chloride 7.5% w/v SyrupSyriMed · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 2Document updated
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