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People with functioning kidneys need around 4,700 mg of potassium in their daily diet. However, people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should consume much less â around 1,500 to 2,700 mg each day. If you have CKD, you should have your potassium checked once a month by your doctor. Theyâll do this with a simple blood test. The blood test will determine your monthly level of potassium millimoles per liter of blood (mmol/L).
To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagersâ5 to 10 mEq taken two to four times a day. However, most people will not take more than 100 mEq a day. To prevent potassium loss: Adults and teenagersâ16 to 24 mEq a day, divided into two or three smaller doses during the day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.  ChildrenâDose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 1 to 3 mEq of potassium per kilogram (kg) (0.45 to 1.36 mEq per pound) of body weight taken in smaller doses during the day. The solution should be well mixed in water or juice. For oral dosage form (powder for solution): To prevent potassium loss or replace potassium lost by the body: Adults and teenagersâ20 milliequivalents (mEq) mixed into one-half glass of cold water or juice, taken two to four times a day. Your doctor may change the dose if needed.