Potassium Citrate Medication Information
Get detailed information on Potassium Citrate, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Potassium Citrate provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Potassium Citrate Pronunciation : poh-TASS-ee-UMSXE-trate ICD Code : Y54.9 Therapeutic Classification : MineralsTrade Names/Brand Names of Potassium Citrate
India :
Ston-1B6 (714.9mg/263.1mg/15mg) |
Ston-1B6 (1100mg/375mg/20mg) |
Ston-1 (1100mg/375mg/5mL) |
Bio-D3 DS |
Ston 1 Oral Solution Mixed Fruit |
Lasertrate (1100mg/375mg) |
Ston-1B6 (1100mg/375mg/20mg)
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.
