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My niece had taken potklor syrup 200 ml and admitted in hospital we found only after two hours. people say this can cause cardiac arrest is it so?
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Yes: That syrup is a potassium supplement. High potassium levels may cause cardiac rhythm disturbances that can result in cardiac arrest.
Answered 11/20/2016
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