Potassium Chloride Tablet, Extended Release
NDC 50090-8163
Potassium Chloride 20 meq/1 · Tablet, Extended Release (oral)
Product Information
Potassium Chloride is a ANDA-approved product labeled by A-s Medication Solutions. This medication is typically used as a increased large intestinal motility [pe]. It is supplied as a tablet, extended release for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 50090-8163 and 3 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
50090-8163
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Potassium Chloride
Substance Name: [2]
Potassium Chloride
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Tablet, Extended Release
- A solid dosage form containing a drug which allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug presented in conventional dosage form.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
50090
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA076368
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
11-14-2023
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
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Product Details
What is NDC 50090-8163?
The NDC code 50090-8163 is assigned by the FDA to the product Potassium Chloride. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by A-s Medication Solutions and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a tablet, extended release administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 3 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 50090-8163-0, 50090-8163-1, 50090-8163-2. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.
What are the uses of this product?
BECAUSE OF REPORTS OF INTESTINAL AND GASTRIC ULCERATION AND BLEEDING WITH CONTROLLED RELEASE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE PREPARATIONS, THESE DRUGS SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO CANNOT TOLERATE OR REFUSE TO TAKE LIQUID OR EFFERVESCENT POTASSIUM PREPARATIONS OR FOR PATIENTS IN WHOM THERE IS A PROBLEM OF COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PREPARATIONS.For the treatment of patients with hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in digitalis intoxication, and in patients with hypokalemic familial periodic paralysis. If hypokalemia is the result of diuretic therapy, consideration should be given to the use of a lower dose of diuretic, which may be sufficient without leading to hypokalemia.For the prevention of hypokalemia in patients who would be at particular risk if hypokalemia were to develop, e.g. digitalized patients or patients with significant cardiac arrhythmias.The use of potassium salts in patients receiving diuretics for uncomplicated essential hypertension is often unnecessary when such patients have a normal dietary pattern and when low doses of the diuretic are used. Serum potassium should be checked periodically, however, and if hypokalemia occurs, dietary supplementation with potassium-containing foods may be adequate to control milder cases. In more severe cases, and if dose adjustment of the diuretic is ineffective or unwarranted, supplementation with potassium salts may be indicated.
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 meq/1 - A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Osmotic Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Osmotic Laxative - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Potassium Compounds - [CS]
- Potassium Salt - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".
