White Oval Pill W 1714
3 Topics Found
- NDC: *
- 0085-1718
- Imprint:
- W 1714
- Color:
- White
- Shape:
- Oval
- Size:
- 20 mm
- Segments:
- 2
- Drug:
- Potassium Chloride
- Labeler: *
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- Category:
- Potassium Levels
Source: US National Library of Medicine (NLM)
please help to identify large white oval pill. right half of pill has 1714 imprinted on it unsure of left side. possible there is a w. ## The pill in description is Potassium Chloride SR (20 MEQ). NOTE: The full imprint is W-1714 Potassium chloride has many uses such as being a sodium-free substitute for table salt (sodium chloride). Research I have gathered states that this pill works by providing a direct replacement of potassium in the body. Potassium chloride is in the class of drugs called potassium supplements that are used to prevent hypokalaemia. NOTE: Orally, KCl is toxic in excess. You can click on the link below to view more information about this drug... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back...
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Potassium Chloride
NDC Database
Potassium Chloride 1500 mg Extended Release Tablet by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ## Markings: W;1714 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Active Ingredients: Potassium Cation