Potassium Citrate Citric Acid Crystals
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Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals is an effective alkalinizing agent useful in those conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desirable, such as in patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract, especially when the administration of sodium salts is undesirable or contraindicated. In addition, it is a valuable adjuvant when administered with uricosuric agents in gout therapy, since urates tend to crystallize out of an acid urine. It is also effective in correcting the acidosis of certain renal tubular disorders where the administration of potassium citrate may be preferable. Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals is highly concentrated, and when administered after meals and before bedtime, allows one to maintain an alkaline urinary pH around the clock, usually without the necessity of a 2 A.M. dose. Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in recommended dosage. It is highly palatable, pleasant tasting, and tolerable, even when administered for long periods. Potassium citrate does not neutralize the gastric juice or disturb digestion.
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Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals (potassium citrate and citric acid for oral solution) is a pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer containing potassium citrate and citric acid in a sugar-free base.
Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals contains in each unit dose packet:
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| Potassium Citrate Monohydrate | 3300 mg |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | 1002 mg* |
Each unit dose packet, when reconstituted, provides 30 mEq potassium ion and is equivalent to 30 mEq bicarbonate (HCO3).
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Virtus Pharmaceuticals Llc
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Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals should be taken mixed in cool water or juice according to directions, followed by additional water or juice, if desired. Proper dilution may help prevent gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated potassium salt preparations.
Usual Adult Dose: Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals - Contents of 1 packet reconstituted with at least 6 ounces of cool water or juice, after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by physician.
Usual Pediatric Dose: Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals is not recommended for pediatric use.
Usual Dosage Range: Contents of 1 packet Potassium Citrate - Citric Acid Crystals, reconstituted as directed and taken four times a day, will usually maintain a urinary pH of 6.5-7.4. To check urinary pH, HYDRION Paper (pH 6.0-8.0) or NITRAZINE Paper (pH 4.5-7.5) are available and easy to use.
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