Generic name: potassium citrate (oral route) [ poe-TAS-ee-um-SIT-rate ]
Drug class:Urinary pH modifiers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Urocit-K 10
- Urocit-K 15
- Urocit-K 5
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release
Therapeutic Class: Urinary Alkalinizer
Uses for Urocit-K 5
Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout.
Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer. It works by making the urine more alkaline (less acid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Urocit-K 5
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of potassium citrate in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of potassium citrate in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction...
