Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide is a caustic white solid, KOH, used as a bleach and in the manufacture of soaps, dyes, alkaline batteries, and many potassium compounds. Also called caustic potash, lye; Also called potash.

Brands

LISKOLYSOL LISKOLYSOL NUTRIFLEX PLUS NUTRIFLEX PLUS NUTRIFLLEX SPECIAL NUTRIFLLEX SPECIAL

Adult Dose

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Potassium Hydroxide is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Potassium Hydroxide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Blistering, Stomach pain, Burns.

Indications

Potassium Hydroxide is primarily indicated in conditions like Aids in the detection of dematophyte infections, Visualization of fungal structures.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Potassium Hydroxide was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. f the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.

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