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Klotrix (Potassium Chloride) is an osmotic laxative used to treat Hypokalemia.

Potassium Chloride · by Apothecon

Available as a generic: Potassium Chloride

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Potassium Chloride
Form
Tablet, extended release
Strength
Potassium Chloride 10MEQ
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
hypokalemia
Manufacturer
Apothecon
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.04 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA017850
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Request a 90-day supply

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Use copay cards

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Frequently asked questions

What does Klotrix treat?
Klotrix (Potassium Chloride) may be used to treat hypokalemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How much does Klotrix cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Klotrix?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Klotrix. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Klotrix?
Klotrix is marketed by Apothecon. You can see Apothecon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Klotrix a brand-name or generic drug?
Klotrix is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Potassium Chloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Potassium Chloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Klotrix available over the counter?
No. Klotrix is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Klotrix come in?
Klotrix is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Klotrix?
Klotrix is classified as osmotic laxative, potassium salt, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Klotrix FDA-registered?
Klotrix is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017850. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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