Potassium chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

Application

 Potassium chloride is widely used as a salt replacer or to provide potassium enrichment in many different food products including: ... Snack foods, such as chips or crisps. Sports/electrolyte drinks. Soups.