Potassium chloride: absorption and excretion
Levene, D.L.
Canadian Medical Association Journal 108(7): 853-855
1973
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4409 PMID: 4707232 Document Number: 62428
The absorption of potassium chloride in liquid form has been studied, using urinary excretion as an index of absorption. The excretion of potassium chloride was observed after inducing a water diuresis and administering a single dose in liquid form. There is evidence that potassium chloride in liquid form is absorbed rapidly, probably from the stomach, and hence there is a good rationale for its use where rapid absorption is needed, as in digitalis intoxication.