Do not use in patients w/ kidney failure, Addison's disease, severe burns or other tissue injuries; hydrated patients or in concurrent use w/ diuretics & w/ high K levels in the blood; GI ulceration or obstruction, hyperchloraemia. Patients w/ cardiac disease, renal or adrenocortical insufficiency, acute dehydration or extensive tissue destruction. Regularly monitor clinical status, serum electrolytes & ECG in patients w/ cardiac or renal impairment.