Information about Potassium Citrate

Generic Name : Potassium Citrate
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Potassium Citrate are provided here.

Pronunciation : poh-TASS-ee-UMSXE-trate

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Potassium Citrate, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y54.9 Therapeutic Classification : Minerals

Trade Names/Brand Names of Potassium Citrate

India :

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International :

Cytra-K

Why is Potassium Citrate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an urinary alkalinizing agent, prescribed for kidney stones.

When should Potassium Citrate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with high potassium levels in the blood, aluminum toxicity, heart failure or injury, or severe kidney problems, who are taking aldosterone blocker and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Potassium Citrate?

PO- The recommended dose is 15ml 3 times a day after meals with a glass full of water.

How should Potassium Citrate be taken?

It comes as liquid to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Potassium Citrate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of urinary tract infection, burns, diarrhea, ulcer, sugar, difficulty in swallowing, heart, kidney problem, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor blood potassium levels, other blood electrolyte levels, and electrocardiogram (ECG) regularly while taking this medication.