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POTASSIUM CHLORATE: 82 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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82
Total FAERS Reports
77 (93.9%)
Deaths Reported
54
Hospitalizations
82
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
48
Life-Threatening
70
Disabilities
Hahnemann Laboratories, INC.
Manufacturer

Drug Class: Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE] · Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Hahnemann Laboratories, INC. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20140501 · Latest Report: 20240920

What Are the Most Common POTASSIUM CHLORATE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Ascites
62 reports (75.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Appendicolith
62 reports (75.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Appendicitis
62 reports (75.6%)

All POTASSIUM CHLORATE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Abdominal distension 62 75.6% 62 35
Abdominal pain 62 75.6% 62 35
Appendicitis 62 75.6% 62 35
Appendicolith 62 75.6% 62 35
Ascites 62 75.6% 62 35
Constipation 61 74.4% 61 34
General physical health deterioration 61 74.4% 61 34
Nausea 61 74.4% 61 34
Vomiting 61 74.4% 61 34
Blood phosphorus increased 60 73.2% 60 33
Hyponatraemia 60 73.2% 60 33
Ventricular fibrillation 60 73.2% 60 33
Cardiogenic shock 59 72.0% 59 32
Condition aggravated 59 72.0% 59 35
Dry mouth 59 72.0% 59 35
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 58 70.7% 58 31
Sepsis 58 70.7% 58 31
Somnolence 58 70.7% 58 34
Stress 58 70.7% 58 31
Off label use 55 67.1% 55 33

Who Reports POTASSIUM CHLORATE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 10.8% female, 89.2% male. Average age: 79.3 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is POTASSIUM CHLORATE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2014 1 0 1
2020 30 30 25
2021 10 9 2
2024 1 0 0

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What Is POTASSIUM CHLORATE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 52
Constipation 28

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Official FDA Label for POTASSIUM CHLORATE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Use For use with 3-pump hemodialysis machines only, using purified water (Standard 13959:2014) and in combination with sodium bicarbonate.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

Warnings

Warnings For use with 3-pump hemodialysis machines only.

Active Ingredient

KALI CHLORICUM 200CK HPUS Active ingredient**: See product name on front panel (contains 0.443 mg of the active ingredient per pellet).

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients Sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, acetic acid, dextrose, purified water USP