Indications

This combination is indicated in following cases:

To relieve discomfort in urinary tract infections due to decreased pH or acidic urine.

In preventing kidney stone formation specially caused by uric acid with or without the presence of calcium stones.

In gout therapy as a valuable adjuvant with uricosuric agents.

Also effective in correcting acidosis caused by kidney disease.

Therapeutic Class

Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation, Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Pharmacology

Potassium Citrate is absorbed and metabolized to Potassium Bicarbonate, thus acting as a systemic alkalinizer. The effects are essentially those of chlorides before absorption and those of bicarbonates subsequently. Oxidation is virtually complete so that less than 5% of the Potassium Citrate is excreted in the urine unchanged. It alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in recommended dosage.

Dosage & Administration

This oral Solution should be taken diluted in water according to directions, followed by additional water, if desired. Palatability is enhanced if chilled before taking. Proper dilution may help prevent gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated potassium salt preparations.