Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid

Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid is a prescription-only medication that is used by patients to treat or prevent hypokalemia. Hypokalemia is a condition that causes low potassium levels. Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid works by supplying the body with the necessary amount of potassium to maintain a healthy body.

• Virtrate-K
• Cytra-3
• Urocit-K
• Oracit
• Urocit-K 10
• Urocit-K 5
• Virtrate-2
• Virtrate-3
• Cytra-2

• CitraTabs
• Citrolith
• Cytra K Crystals
• Cytra-2
• Cytra-3
• Cytra-K
• LithoLyte
• Oracit
• Oral Citrate
• Pot & Sod Cit-Cit Ac
• Potassium Citrate
• Potassium Citrate ER
• Potassium Citrate Monohydrate
• Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid
• Shohls Modified
• Sod Citrate-Citric Acid
• Sodium Citrate
• Sodium Citrate Anhydrous
• Taron-Crystals
• Tricitrates
• Urocit-K 10
• Urocit-K 15
• Urocit-K 5
• Virtrate-2
• Virtrate-3
• Virtrate-K

• Long Acting Tablet
• Powder
• Liquid

• By mouth

Dilute the liquid medicine in a glass of water or juice before you drink it.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or suck on the tablet. Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Let your doctor know if you have any trouble swallowing the tablet. Call your doctor right away if it feels like the tablet is stuck in your throat.

Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Take this medicine right after a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal or bedtime snack.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

Mix the powder (crystal) medicine with at least 6 ounces of cool water or juice. Stir the mixture well and drink right away.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, sodium citrate, or citric acid. You should not use this medicine if you have untreated Addison's disease, stomach ulcers, trouble urinating, or a urinary tract infection, or a blockage in your digestive system. You might not be able to use this medicine if you have diabetes, or problems with your kidneys. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have a history of heart problems, dehydration, or hyperkalemia.

Irritability, muscle twitching, or muscle cramps.

Severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a bladder obstruction, or if you cannot urinate properly. Your doctor will need to know if you have a history of high blood pressure, Toxemia of pregnancy, heart disease, or fluid retention (edema).

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Bloody vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using medicine to lower your blood pressure. Some blood pressure medicines are captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Accupril®, Altace®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Mavik®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Zestoretic®, and Zestril®. Tell your doctor if you are using a diuretic ("water pill") such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene or Aldactone®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are using digoxin (Lanoxin®), antacids, or medicines that have potassium in it.

Ask your doctor before you use potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium.

• Bloody vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
• Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
• Blood in your stools or urine.
• Irritability, muscle twitching, or muscle cramps.
• Upset stomach.