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How long till potassium chloride supplements get out of your system?
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Kcl: With normal kidney function and taking no other potassium retaining medications, a dose of potassium chloride would dissipate within 12 -24 hours.Drinking adequate fluids help excrete it.
Answered 1/10/2020
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