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.
Slow-K,Chloride, Potassium
D002712
Chlorides
Inorganic compounds derived from hydrochloric acid that contain the Cl- ion.
Chloride,Chloride Ion Level,Ion Level, Chloride,Level, Chloride Ion
D003967
Diarrhea
An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.
Diarrheas
D005183
Failure to Thrive
A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function.
Thrive, Failure to
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000471
Alkalosis
A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
Alkaloses
D012965
Sodium Chloride
A ubiquitous sodium salt that is commonly used to season food.