KCl 20 mEq daily

What does "KCl 20 mEq daily" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"KCl 20 mEq daily" refers to a medical prescription. KCl stands for potassium chloride, a type of medication often used to treat or prevent low levels of potassium in the blood. The "20 mEq daily" part means that the patient should take 20 milliequivalents of this medication every day. A milliequivalent is a unit that measures the amount of a substance, in this case, potassium chloride.

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