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Potassium chloride can be used to treat low blood potassium. It is given by slow injection into a vein, or by mouth. Potassium is an essential mineral needed in the body for muscle and nerve function, healthy heart function, regulation of acid-base balance, kidneys function and bone formation.

Potassium Chloride is a white crystalline powder with a salty taste, which is the potassium salt of hydrochloric acid. It is used for food preservation, as a flavor enhancer, to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of food, and as a nutrient supplement in livestock feed.